Celosia argentea 'Venezuela'
cockscomb 'Venezuela'
A compact, bushy perennial to 35cm tall. It is usually grown as an annual for its plume-like, dark pink flowerheads in summer and early autumn. A good plant for a container or front of a border, or as a flowering houseplant
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Amaranthaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Celosia can be annuals, perennials or shrubs, with simple or lobed, alternate leaves and tiny, brightly coloured flowers in large, plume-like inflorescences. Many garden selections are closely related to C. argentea
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Plant out after the last frosts into moist but well-drained, fertile soil in a sunny, sheltered position. Water freely and apply a balanced liquid feed every 2 weeks
Propagation
Propagate by sowing seed in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Houseplants
- Patio and container plants
- Bedding
- Conservatory and greenhouse
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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