Celosia argentea var. cristata 'Cramer's Burgundy'

Also Known As

Celosia argentea cristata 'Cramers Burgundy'
Cramers Burgundy Celosia

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 24"-36"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

1-12

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Celosia argentea var. cristata 'Cramer's Burgundy' plant details

Celosia argentea var. cristata 'Cramer's Burgundy' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer burgundy and purple flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Celosia argentea var. cristata 'Cramer's Burgundy'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: amaranthaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: burgundy and purple blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, dried-arrangements, showy, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Celosia argentea var. cristata 'Cramer's Burgundy'

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An old-fashioned favorite, crested celosia has stiff, convoluted blooms of the richest colors. We offer here a sumptuous velvety burgundy. Dry and fashion into indoor wreaths for the holidays!

By: Select Seeds

If you haven’t grown the TALL Celosias grown by cut flower growers for the florist trade, you are soooo missing out! To 30” tall, they bear very large, 6” across, velvety, fantastically crested flower heads, ‘Cramer’s Burgundy’ is well, a deep, rich burgundy - so sophisticated! Long lasting cut flowers fresh & dried too! Rich soil is best.