Celosia
Availability
Mid Summer through till late Autumn
Origin
Native to Tropical and Subtropical Americas, Africa and Asia. Common relatives include Love-lies-bleeding
Flower Care
These have a vase life of 5 to 14 days. Remove any leaves that may be in water if there are any, recut the stems and place in fresh water with flower food.
General Info
Celosia is also referred to as the brain flower as it tends to resemble a brain. The name comes from the greek word ‘kelos’ which means burning, and this refers to the vibrant colours of the celosia. These come in yellows, pinks, reds and golds.
