Cockscomb
Celosia argentea
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Partial Shade
Moderate watering
Tender
H2
RHS hardiness
1°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
60cm | Max | 50cm |
15cm | Min | 50cm |
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
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Cockscomb Overview
This is an upright half-hardy annual which will grow to a height of 60cm. It is ideal for cut flowers and will bear upright showy blossoms, The spikes of flowers will burst in a variety of colours reds, yellows, purples, yellow, orange and pinks.
Common problems with Cockscomb
How to propagate Cockscomb
Seed
You can propagate by seeds which are sown under glass in the spring.
Other uses of Cockscomb
Houseplant, ornamental, cutting bed, edging, dried arrangements