The annual Celosia argentea 'Castle Scarlet' (Plumosa Group) yields showy, bright red and repeat-blooming blossoms during early summer to late fall. This plant is clump forming and has showy, matte and medium textured foliage that is medium green in colour.
Typical Uses
Bedding plant, border, container and cut flowers.
Special Characteristics
This annual attracts birds to your garden.
Cautions
The growth rate of Celosia argentea 'Castle Scarlet' (Plumosa Group) is very fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.
