hackie rose
Also known as: red fox; cockscomb; velvet flower
An upright, branching perennial to 60cm, usually grown as an annual. Dense conical spikes of silvery-white flowers are produced in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- hackie rose (Celosia argentea)
- Genus
- Celosia
- Family
- Amaranthaceae
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- Toxicity
- Bedding
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
- 20 – 30 °C
- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of hackie rose
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Tropics
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of hackie rose
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hackie rose care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
- 20 – 30 °C
- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by sowing seed in spring
Growing
GrowingPlant out after the last frosts into moist but well-drained, fertile soil in a sunny, sheltered position. Water freely and apply a balanced liquid feed every 2 weeks
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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