11/15/2023 0 Comments Celosia flamingo flower![]() ‘Bombay’ Series– This is a series of cockscomb celosia that comes in a rainbow of colors.Once you’ve decided what type of celosia plant you want to grow, there are many great cultivars to choose from. They have wavy ridges and fan-like folds that make them resemble coral. They really make a statement and draw attention in the garden.Ĭockscomb celosia blooms with some of the most unique flowers you’ll ever see. It’s more accurate to say that they resemble coral due to their unique, fan-shaped, ruffled blooms. cristata )– This type is so named because someone thought the flowers resembled the crest on a cock (rooster). This is especially the case because they come in vibrant flame-like colors. plumosa )– The best way to describe this type is to say that the flowers look like small, bushy flames coming out of the plant. Plants may bloom for longer than the other two types. The flowers resemble wheat, except for their bright colors, although some look more like a bottle brush. spicata )– This is probably the tamest type of celosia, but it will still make an impact in your landscape. Each one has their own unique flower shape and is considered a subspecies of C. There are also three main subtypes of celosia that are popular. The main species of celosia grown by gardeners is known as Celosia argentea. Plants will start blooming in summer and often continue until cold weather arrives in the fall. No matter which type you grow, it’s sure to stand out in your garden and cause people to comment. Most celosia are warm shades like orange, yellow, and red, but there are also some shades of purple.Ĭelosia usually comes in bright, warm colors. They will be different shapes, depending on the type, and bloom with bold, bright colors. The flowers of the celosia plant are what it’s grown for. Some get only a foot tall, while others can grow up to four feet. ![]() The plants will grow to different sizes depending on the variety. Mostly grown as an annual, celosia is hardy to USDA planting zones 10 and 11, so if you live somewhere tropical, you can probably grow it as a perennial. The flowers can look quite exotic, but it’s still a plant that’s easy for home gardeners to grow. Once the flowers start to fade in color at the base and the flowers pop open you can simply cut and shake the flower spike into a bag and save for next season.Also known as cockscomb or wool flower, celosia ( Celosia spp.) is a member of the amaranth family and native to North Africa. For some reason, Celosia seeds are quite pricey online, but the plant makes tons of them and they are easy to gather and save. If harvested and pruned heavily it can stay smaller so its up to you how big and competitive this plant will be in your garden. With a long hot growing season the plant will reach its peak size of about 6 feet tall and it creates a large shrub with hundreds of pointed blossoms. Amaranth leaves contain more protein than spinach and high amounts of Vitamin A, Folate, Magnesium & Vitamin K.įlamingo celosia is a much larger plant than many of the other colorful ornamental celosia varieties grown by flower farms, so make sure to give it lots of space. In the permaculture community, we have also heard this variety referred to as ‘Lagos Spinach’, when grown for its edible leaf crop. You can also cut the flowers and hang them upside down to use as a dry flower for arrangements.Īmaranth is commonly grown throughout the world for its edible grain, and many Caribbean & African countries use the leaves as cooked greens in traditional dishes like the stewed green ‘callaloo’. The celosia flower is already quite dry in nature, lasting a long time on the plant and even longer in a vase. Harvest notes: clip flowering tips as neededįlamingo Celosia is a variety of tropical friendly amaranth that we grow in our gardens for production of its showy, edible, variegated leaves and beautiful flower spikes. ![]() Plant spacing: 1 plant per square foot, trellised
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