Celosia argentea is a vertical, multi-stemmed perennial that typically reaches up to 60 cm in height, though it is often cultivated as an annual. During the summer months, it bears tight, conical clusters of silvery-white blooms.

Celosia can be classified as annuals, perennials, or shrubs. They feature either simple or lobed leaves that are arranged alternately. The small flowers, which are vividly colored, are grouped in large, plume-like clusters. Numerous cultivated varieties are closely associated with C. argentea.

Celosia argentea

Celosia argentea 'Bkcelanp'PBR

Celosia argentea 'Bkcelapp'PBR

Celosia argentea 'Bkcelav'PBR

Celosia argentea 'Bkcelfpk'PBR

Celosia argentea 'Bkcelfsc'PBR

Celosia argentea 'Cristwi'PBR

Celosia argentea 'Innovo'PBR

Celosia argentea 'Venezuela' is a bushy perennial that typically reaches a height of 35 cm. While it can live for several years, it is often cultivated as an annual due to its plume-like flower heads that display dark pink hues during the summer and early autumn. This plant is well-suited for containers, the front of garden borders, or even as a flowering houseplant.

Celosia argentea 'Venezuela'

Celosia argentea 'Zanceflame'

Celosia argentea 'Zanceflima'

Celosia argentea 'Zancelor'

Celosia argentea (Cristata Group) 'O11'

Celosia argentea (Cristata Group) Neo Gold ('Celbogold'PBR)

Celosia argentea (Cristata Group) Neo Red ('Celbored'PBR)

Celosia argentea (Plumosa Group) 'Castle Scarlet' (Castle Series)

Celosia argentea (Plumosa Group) First Flame Orange (First Flame Series)

Celosia argentea (Plumosa Group) First Flame Red ('Pas905170') (First Flame Series)

Celosia argentea (Plumosa Group) First Flame Scarlet ('Pas1233915') (First Flame Series)

Celosia argentea (Plumosa Group) First Flame Yellow ('Pas1350211') (First Flame Series)

Celosia argentea (Spicata Group) 'Asian Garden'

This upright species features vibrant green leaves and produces plume-like flower clusters that transition from purplish-red to yellowish-red, creating a distinctive two-toned appearance during the summer months.

Celosia argentea (Spicata Group) 'Flamingo Feather'

Celosia argentea (Spicata Group) 'Icecream Banana' (Icecream Series)

Celosia argentea (Spicata Group) 'Icecream Cherry' (Icecream Series)

Celosia argentea (Spicata Group) 'Icecream Mango' (Icecream Series)

Celosia argentea (Spicata Group) 'Icecream Orange' (Icecream Series)

Celosia argentea (Spicata Group) 'Icecream Peach' (Icecream Series)

Celosia argentea (Spicata Group) 'Icecream Strawberry' (Icecream Series)

Celosia argentea (Spicata Group) 'Kelos Dark Purple' PBR is a compact perennial often cultivated as an annual. It produces multiple plume-shaped flower heads in a deep purple hue during the summer months. This variety is well-suited for containers, the front of garden borders, or as a flowering houseplant.

Celosia argentea (Spicata Group) 'Kelos Dark Purple'PBR

A compact, bushy annual featuring ovate leaves that are mid-green and pointed at the tips. It generates clusters of branched flower spikes adorned with small, tightly clustered soft pink blooms, from mid-summer through early autumn.

Celosia argentea (Spicata Group) 'Kosmo Pink'

Celosia argentea (Spicata Group) 'Kosmo Purple-red' is a bushy annual that produces plume-like flower spikes in shades of red to purple. These blooms appear from summer and persist into early autumn.

Celosia argentea (Spicata Group) 'Kosmo Purple-red'

This compact annual forms a dense mound of slender, light green leaves, which are topped with upright, branching spikes adorned with delicate cream-colored blooms from mid-summer through early autumn.

Celosia argentea (Spicata Group) 'Kosmo Vanilla'

Celosia argentea (Spicata Group) 'Punky Red'

This bushy annual reaches a height of up to 30 cm and features mid-green foliage with a hint of bronze. 'Spiky Pink' forms dense clusters of pink flower heads that bloom from summer through early autumn, rather than producing individual spikes.

Celosia argentea (Spicata Group) 'Spiky Pink'

'Spiky Purple' is a bushy annual distinguished by its unique clusters of purple flower heads, setting it apart from other varieties of Celosia argentea. These floral clusters bloom from summer through early autumn.

Celosia argentea (Spicata Group) 'Spiky Purple'

Celosia argentea (Spicata Group) Kelos Candela Pink ('Bkcecapi')

Celosia argentea (Spicata Group) Kelos Pink ('Bkcelpi'PBR)

Celosia argentea Autumn Purple ('Zanceaut Purple')

Celosia argentea Flamma Golden ('Clocel002') (Flamma Series)

Celosia argentea Flamma Orange ('Clocel003') (Flamma Series)

Celosia argentea Flamma Red ('Clocel004') (Flamma Series)

Celosia argentea Javalin ('Zancejava'PBR)

Celosia argentea Merida Purple 18 ('Zancemepur'PBR)

Celosia argentea Mystic Shades ('Zancesha')

Celosia argentea Spicata Group Icecream Series

Celosia argentea Vintage ('Zancevin')

Celosia argentea var. cristata

Celosia argentea var. cristata 'Act Dara'PBR

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