Variety traits

Flower color — Celosia cristata

Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze

Inflorescence color is a key ornamental parameter of Celosia cristata, which is genetically determined and visually assessed by intensity and hue type.

In the reference 4 varieties crop Cockscomb, where this is mentioned in the description.

When assessing this trait during variety testing, experts determine the primary color of the enlarged cristate receptacle, including small flowers and bracts. Qualitative descriptors and color scales, such as the RHS color chart, are used as units of measurement, as there is no quantitative expression for this parameter.

The color range of Celosia varies from light tones, including white and pistachio, to saturated red, purple, and orange shades. The expression of color is caused by the accumulation of betalain pigments, with color intensity directly depending on light conditions and temperature during the growing season.

The economic significance of color lies in the formation of the product's market appearance, especially for varieties used in landscape design or cut flowers. In addition to overall brightness, an important quality indicator is the stability of pigmentation expression under various growing conditions.

General information about the subject — on the page Flower color.

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Varieties of Cockscomb mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.