Find Your Basic Celosia Flower Information
Common Names
Celosia, cockscomb (crested), red fox, woolflower,
Scientific Name
Genus species Celosia cristata (cockscomb), Celosia argentea (plume)
Family Amaranthaceae
History
Celosia’s name is derived from the Greek word for “burning.” It grows widespread across Mexico, where it is known as “Velvet flower”, northern South America, tropical Africa, the West Indies, South, East and Southeast Asia where it is grown as a native or naturalized wildflower, and is cultivated as a nutritious leafy green vegetable. It is traditional fare in the countries of Central and West Africa, and is one of the leading leafy green vegetables in Nigeria, where it is known as ‘soko yokoto’, meaning “make husbands fat and happy”.
Celosia Flower Meaning
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Floral Design Qualities For Celosia
Type Of Use: Flower
Form:
Cockscomb – Mass, Form
Plume – Line, Mass
Fragrance: N/A
Line: Straight
Silhouette:
Cockscomb – Dense/Head
Plume – Dense/Cone
Blossom Texture: Irregular, Furry,
Stem Size: 8 – 24”
Blossom Size: 2 – 5”
Vase Life: 7 – 10 Days
Celosia Design Uses
A diverse flower suitable for traditional arrangements. Since celosia is easily dried, all varieties can be used to beautiful effect in permanent botanical bouquets or those that mix fresh and dried products.
Celosia Flower Colors
Orange, gold, yellow, pink, burgundy, red-orange, white
Blooming Seasons
Summer, Fall.
General Flower Availability
Spring, Summer, Fall.
Wedding Flower Availability
Spring, Summer, Fall.
