COMMON NAME(S)
Cockscomb or Woolflower
BOTANICAL NAME
Celosia cristata
FLOWERING SEASON-
ANNUAL
Blooms in mid summer to early
autumn or first frost.
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS
Full sun to partial shade in
warmer climates.
   SOIL CONDITIONS                  
Moist, fertile, and well draining
soil.
pH
  
MOISTURE
Water regularly for even moisture.
    PLANT HEIGHT                       
Can grow up to 1 1/2 - 2 feet tall.     
       
PLANT SPACING
Space about 30cm. apart.
 
  
FLOWER COLOR
red, yellow, gold, orange, purple,
white
PROPAGATION
seeds, bedding plants if available .
may self seed
USES
flower beds, containers, borders,
grown for a cutting flower
use in meadow or cottage garden
PLANTING INFORMATION
AND FACTS
Deadhead to prolong blooming.
Flowers look like coral.Thrives in
hot climates.
Keep it growing.
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