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Celosia, Cockscomb 'Amigo Mix'

Celosiaargentea var. cristata

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Genus
Celosia (se-LO-see-uh)
Info
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Provo, Utah

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