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    Celosia argentea var. cristata 'Kurume New Scarlet'

    Also Known As

    • Celosia argentea cristata 'Kurume New Scarlet'
    • Kurume New Scarlet Cockscomb

    Plant type

    annual / biennial

    size

    • H: 30"-40"
    • W: 18"-24"

    planting zones

    • 1-11

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    Celosia argentea var. cristata 'Kurume New Scarlet' plant details

    Celosia argentea var. cristata 'Kurume New Scarlet' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with bronze foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Celosia argentea var. cristata 'Kurume New Scarlet'

    Plant type: annual / biennial
    Plant family: amaranthaceae
    Foliage: deciduous bronze
    Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 30 IN - 40 IN - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, dried-arrangements

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Celosia argentea var. cristata 'Kurume New Scarlet'

    USDA Zones: 1 - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    With their fantastically crested, velvety red, 6” flower heads & their long, strong stems, these plants have become tres popular with all the upscale florists. They grow to 40” tall, have BRONZE FOLIAGE, and are mulit branching. They LOVE hot weather and have a short growing period. Great dried flower too!

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Celosia argentea var. cristata 'Kurume New Scarlet' plant

    How to Grow Celosia argentea var. cristata 'Kurume New Scarlet'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • bronze

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Celosia argentea var.cristata 'Kurume Corona'

    aka Celosia cristata 'Corona', Corona Celosia Kurume™, Coronada Cockscomb

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    1-12

    Size

    Height: 30"-48"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Celosia argentea var.cristata 'Kurume Corona' flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Celosia argentea (Plumosa Group) Sunday™ Wine Red

    Scientific Name: Celosia argentea (Plumosa Group) 'CEL1027039'

    aka Celosia argentea var. plumosa 'Sunday Wine Red', Sunday™ Wine Red Celosia

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    1-12

    Size

    Height: 28"-40"

    Width: 12"-30"

    • sun
    • regular
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    Celosia argentea (Spicata Group) 'Cramer's Amazon'

    aka Celosia argentea var. cristata 'Cramer's Amazon', Cramer's Amazon Flamingo Feather

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    1-12

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Celosia argentea (Spicata Group) 'Cramer's Amazon' by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Celosia argentea var. cristata

    aka Brain Celosia, Chinese Woolflower, Red Cockscomb

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    11-12

    Size

    Height: 30"-36"

    Width: 18"-24"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Celosia argentea var. cristata flower, foliage by Almost Eden
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