Botanical Name: Common Names:
Celosia hybrida Intenz Cocks Comb, Cockscomb,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
TBA Spreading, Upright, Upright Narrow
Description:
Attractive annual with showy violet flowers that sit above pointy foliage throughout the warmer months. This versatile plant can be used as a flowering pot plant, patio plant or in combination containers.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Formal Garden, Mass Planting, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Amaranthaceae Africa
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Pink, Purple, Red
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Autumn, Spring, Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate