Full Grown Celosia Flower. Celosia is easily grown from seed or cuttings and growing a variety of celosia adds a splash of color to your containers or garden beds. Celosia loves sun and heat.
Some varieties are primarily grown for cut flowers and can get quite large and require staking. It s best to plant your cockscomb seeds when temperatures hit over 60 degrees fahrenheit. If growing indoors or on a balcony find southern or western exposure for constant blooms.
Celosia is a genus of about 50 species in the family amaranthaceae native to tropical regions of africa asia and south america.
Is celosia an annual or a perennial. The flower colors are incredible looking usually in pink orange red and yellow. They grow well in full sun with no shade at all and well drained soils. They also need well drained soil because they are subject to root rot.