Overview
Celosia 'Fresh Look Mix' is a bushy annual biennial in the genus Celosia, part of the Amaranthaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Celosia 'Fresh 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 'Fresh Look Mix' is a bushy cultivar of the Celosia genus, which includes annuals, perennials, and shrubs known for their vivid, plume-like flower clusters and alternately arranged simple or lobed leaves. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun on south- or west-facing, sheltered sites with fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Suitable for a variety of garden settings including city gardens, patios, and flower borders, it is valued for its spring and summer interest. Propagation is by seed, and it is hardy to UK zone H2.
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 'Fresh 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 'Fresh 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 'Fresh Look Mix'?
Celosia 'Fresh Look Mix' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Celosia 'Fresh Look Mix' need?
Celosia 'Fresh Look Mix' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Celosia 'Fresh Look Mix' hardy in the UK?
Celosia 'Fresh 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 'Fresh Look Mix'?
Seed.