Xantippe
CELOSIA spicata - CE4295
(SAHIN 1994) FS-Q 1994, early flowering, erect flower heads, pink fading to silver, great cut flower and dry flower, heat tolerant
| Crop type | Cut Flowers |
| Article code | CE4295 |
| Full Name | CELOSIA spicata Xantippe |
| Awards | FS-Q Fleuroselect Quality Mark |
| Year of Introduction | 2023 |
| Common Name | Silver Cockscomb |
| Botanical Category | Annuals |
| Genus | CELOSIA |
| Species | spicata |
| Variety | Xantippe |
| Family | Amaranthaceae |
| Hybrid | No |
| Colour | Pink |
| Height in cm - inches | 75 - 30 |
| Height Category | Medium |
| Flowering - Harvest | May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov |
| Use | B - Bedding Plant, C - Cut flower, cut foliage, H - Heat tolerant, J - Full sun, L - Landscaping, O - Suitable for tea, T - Ground cover |
| TSW | 0.8333 |
| Seedcount per gram | 1200 |
| Germination Method | Top of Paper, 20°C, Light - (TP20L) |
| Days to Germinate | 7-14 |
| Division | Home Garden Flowers |
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