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Celosia, Cockscomb 'Cramer's Burgundy'

Celosia argentea var. cristata

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Genus

Celosia (se-LO-see-uh)

Info

Synonym

Additional cultivar information

(Cristata Group)

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

Maroon/Burgundy

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Other Details

Category

Annuals

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Orange/Apricot

Where to Grow

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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

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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:

Richmond, California

Houston, Texas

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