Futaba Red Celosia Flower. Celosia plant care growing guide 1. Thomas jefferson once referred to celosia as a flower like the prince s feather also known as cockscomb the unique brightly colored plumes of celosia fit in all types of gardens a perennial in zones 8 10 celosia is often grown as an annual in cooler climates.
There are many celosia varieties for this type to choose from such as the fresh look red flower that has feathery plumes. Share on facebook tweet this page. Celosia is a genus of about 50 species in the family amaranthaceae native to tropical regions of africa asia and south america.
Celosia has striking eye catching flowers that bloom in the summer and well into the fall.
You probably recognize celosia for its use in dried wreaths and floral arrangements. Strong tall and colorful the celosia plant can steal the show in every garden that it is in. Yet purple yellow and pink celosia flower varieties have gained popularity in recent years. The red purple yellow and orange color palette of the crested armor cultivar forms a pleasing to the eye explosion of color that is in perfect harmony.