Celosia argentea 'New Look'

  • Product number: 511450
  • Origin: Tropical Africa
  • Latin: Celosia argentea

The compact plants (40 cm) with bright red plumes are borne on reddish-brown foliage... an interesting combination!

Celosias come in plumed and crested forms. They all love a warm spot in the garden, and the tall varieties are suitable as cut and dried flowers. Enjoy the plant with the most vibrant and cheerful colours!

Names:
Latin: Celosia argentea
Dutch: Pluimhanekam
English: Prince of Wales' Feathers

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Sowing method: February-April indoors, plant out from mid-May. Later sowing is also possible, for a fresh plant after your holiday... Pinch out the seedlings after the 2nd pair of leaves.

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Sowing/planting time:

  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May

Harvesting time:

  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October

Soil type:

  • All soil types

Cultivation location:

  • Indoors
  • Outdoors warm / sheltered

Position:

  • Sun
  • Flower colour: Bright red
  • Origin: Tropical Africa
  • Average growth height: 30 to 60 cm
  • Annual or perennial: Annual
  • Attractive to insects: Various insects
  • Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
  • Ease of cultivation: Easy
  • Latin: Celosia argentea
  • Dutch: Cockscomb
  • Also known as: Not applicable / Not known
  • English: Prince of Wales' Feathers
  • All year round

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