Cultivation
Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze
The suitability of Celosia cristata for cut flowers is due to the dense texture of its inflorescences and their ability to retain shape and color in both fresh and dried states. Professional cut flower series are characterized by long, sturdy stems and specific requirements for planting density.
In the reference 20 varieties crop Cockscomb, where this is mentioned in the description.
The inflorescences possess high density and a velvety structure, maintaining their decorative quality in a vase for a week or longer. The uniqueness of the crop lies in its dual purpose: it is suitable for both fresh bouquets and dried floral arrangements, retaining its architectural shape and color intensity almost entirely after drying.
For commercial production, specialized cultivar series are used, selected for stem length and inflorescence density. It is recommended to harvest before the seed maturation process begins. When growing, planting density is adjusted to control stem height, and supporting nets are used in professional greenhouses to prevent heavy inflorescences from lodging.
General information about the subject — on the page Suitability for cutting.
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.
Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb
B.R. van den Bosch
Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb
Kieft Bloemzaden B. V. and Celex B. V.
Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb
Koppert V.O.F.
Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb
Evanthia B.V.
Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb
Evanthia B.V.
Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb
Evanthia B.V.
Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb
Evanthia B.V.
Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb
Evanthia B.V.
Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb
Maurits
Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb
Henricus G.A. van der Boog
Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb
MAURITS PETRUS H.
Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb
Henricus G.A. van der Boog
Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb
Maurits
Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb
Maurits
Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb
Combinations B.V.
Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb
MAURITS PETRUS H.
Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb
Hendrik W. van der Velde
Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb
Evanthia B.V.
Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb
Maurits
Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb
Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb
Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb
Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb
Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb