Celosia Kimono Mix, often called cockscomb, gives bold, tropical-looking colour all summer, with feathery plumes in red, orange, yellow, pink and purple. You receive 12 plants, each in its own 10.5cm pot.

This is a compact, dwarf celosia (Celosia argentea) that makes a bushy, upright plant topped with soft plumes from June to October. The leaves are mid-green and lance-shaped. The plumes also make good cut flowers. Colours are mixed and the exact balance will vary from pack to pack.

Celosia is tender, so plant it out once nights are reliably warm. Give it a sunny spot sheltered from strong winds and heavy rain, which can batter the plumes. It grows well in borders, raised beds, window boxes and patio containers, in well-drained, fertile soil or good multipurpose compost.

Water regularly in dry spells without letting the roots sit in water, and feed every two weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser to keep the flowers coming.

Cultural Information

• Common Name: Cockscomb, Plumed Celosia
• Botanical Name: Celosia argentea Plumosa Group
• Fully Grown Height and Spread: Approx. 20-30cm tall and 15-20cm wide (variety dependent)
• Growth Habit: Compact, upright, bushy annual with feathery plume-like flower spikes
• Perfect For: Borders, containers, window boxes, raised beds and patio displays
• Foliage: Mid-green, lance-shaped leaves
• Flowering Time: June to October
• Flower Colour: Mixed: red, orange, yellow, pink and purple
• Planting Position: Full sun, sheltered from strong winds
• Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil or quality multipurpose compost
• Hardiness: Not hardy. Plant out only once nights are reliably warm
• Maintenance: Water in dry spells and feed fortnightly
• Seasonal Interest: Summer to autumn
• Type: Half-hardy annual bedding plant