Celosia argentea var. cristata (Plumosa Group) 'Kimono Red' (Kimono Series)
cockscomb 'Kimono Red'
A low growing, bushy cultivar of this upright perennial, usually grown as an annual. Leaves are mid-green to bronze, with dark red veins and stems. Produces feathery plumes of bright red flowers from summer until early autumn
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green Red Bronze | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Red | Green Red Bronze | ||
Autumn | Red | Green Red Bronze | ||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Amaranthaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- 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
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Can be grown in a greenhouse or conservatory, or outside once all risk of frosts have passed. Indoors, grow in peat-free, loam-based potting compost in full light with good ventilation. Outdoors, plant in fertile soil in full sun in a sheltered position. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every two weeks
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown at 18ºC (64ºF) from early to late spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Conservatory and greenhouse
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, glasshouse red spider mite and glasshouse whitefly
Diseases
May be susceptible to foot and root rot, and fungal leaf spot diseases
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