❤️ Celosia
Celosia argentea
Flame-Like Blooms in Bold, Long-Lasting Colors
🌿 Annual in South Florida
🌍 Native Origin: Tropical Asia and Africa
A heat-loving showstopper with feathery or cockscomb-style flowers in vivid shades. Excellent for texture, color, and cut arrangements.
☀️ Light: Full sun
💧 Water: Moderate
📏 Size: 10–18 in tall, 8–12 in wide (variety dependent)
🌸 Bloom Time: Spring through Fall
🪴 Landscape Use: Bedding color, containers, cut flower gardens, borders
💡 Casaplanta Tip:
Plant in Coast of Maine Bumper Crop to strengthen stems and boost long-lasting bloom displays.