Chief Carmine celosia
Celosia argentea 'Chief Carmine'
USDA zones10 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size2 to 7 inches tall
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Red
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Chief Carmine' celosia (Celosia argentea 'Chief Carmine') is an annual for borders, cut flowers, and accents. It is tender to cold, and the first hard frost will kill it. This plant likes full sun and dry to average, sandy or loamy soil. The red blooms open in early to late summer and again in early to late autumn, and butterflies and bees visit them. It is not a favorite of deer, though hungry deer will eat almost anything.
Pairs well with Profusion zinnia, Lantana, and Hyacinth bean.