Celosia argentea var. cristata (Plumosa Group) 'Kimono Cherry Red' (Kimono Series)
cockscomb 'Kimono Cherry Red'
A compact, bushy annual producing a tight clump of pointed, light green foliage topped with soft, feathery plumes of deep pinkish-red flowers from mid-summer to 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red | Green | ||
| Autumn | Red | Green | ||
| 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
Start from seed in a warm greenhouse or conservatory, in full light with good ventilation, or buy young plants. Often used as bedding, may be planted outdoors once risk of frost has passed, in a sunny, sheltered position in fertile, well-drained soil
Propagation
Propagate by seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Flower borders and beds
- Bedding
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, glasshouse whitefly and aphids under glass
Diseases
May be susceptible to foot and root rot and fungal leaf spot
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