Overview
Celosia argentea var. cristata (Plumosa Group) Fashion Look Mix is a bushy annual biennial in the genus Celosia, part of the Amaranthaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Celosia argentea var. cristata (Plumosa Group) Fashion Look Mix grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H2. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, houseplants, patio and container plants, bedding, conservatory and greenhouse, flower borders and beds and cut flowers.
About
Celosia argentea var. cristata (Plumosa Group) Fashion Look Mix is a bushy cultivar of the Celosia genus, which includes annuals, perennials, or shrubs with alternately arranged simple or lobed leaves. This deciduous plant produces vividly coloured flowers grouped in large, plume-like clusters, offering interest in spring and summer. It thrives in full sun with a south- or west-facing aspect, preferring fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Suitable for sheltered locations, it is ideal for city gardens, patios, flower borders, and can be grown from seed.
About the genus
Celosia is a small genus of edible and ornamental plants in the amaranth family, Amaranthaceae. Its species are commonly known as woolflowers, or, if the flower heads are crested by fasciation, cockscombs. The plants are well known in East Africa's highlands and are used under their Swahili name, mfungu.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Celosia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing or West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H2
Plant details
Celosia argentea var. cristata (Plumosa Group) Fashion Look Mix size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Annual Biennial
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Houseplants, Patio and container plants, Bedding, Conservatory and greenhouse, Flower borders and beds, Cut flowers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Celosia argentea var. cristata (Plumosa Group) Fashion Look Mix
- Propagation
- Seed
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Celosia argentea var. cristata (Plumosa Group) Fashion Look Mix?
Celosia argentea var. cristata (Plumosa Group) Fashion Look Mix prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Celosia argentea var. cristata (Plumosa Group) Fashion Look Mix need?
Celosia argentea var. cristata (Plumosa Group) Fashion Look Mix grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Celosia argentea var. cristata (Plumosa Group) Fashion Look Mix hardy in the UK?
Celosia argentea var. cristata (Plumosa Group) Fashion Look Mix has an RHS hardiness rating of H2, meaning it is tender, tolerating 1–5°C, and needs frost-free protection over winter.
How do I propagate Celosia argentea var. cristata (Plumosa Group) Fashion Look Mix?
Seed.