Funky textures and flirty colors combine in this eccentrically eye-catching anomaly of a flower!
Celosia, also known as coxcomb for its resemblance to a rooster’s crown (though it definitely looks more like a rooster brain) is definitely atypical of most flowers you’ll see growing in gardens or showing up at flower auctions today. Its hearty, thick stem flutes out at the top, culminating in a convex maze of what could be described as fuzzy, folded ribbon or, if you will, the small intestine of a muppet.
Did our description (though entirely earnest) failed utterly to give you an accurate visualization as to what this flower looks like? Think little, vellus-ly hairy brains on stems in high-impact, fully saturated colors.
Now that that’s out of the way, we can address the question you undoubtedly have: “Why could I ever want to use fuzzy brains in my bouquet?” We understand, but we can assure you that no description will do celosia justice, so that’s why we’ve taken extra time to provide you with a poppin’ Pinterest board to provide you with plenty of photographic evidence that celosia is, in fact, a fantastic choice for structural formation and stability, as well as providing incredibly eye-catching color and texture, to your bouquets and arrangements!
Coxcomb Facts
Season: Summer into fall
Colors: Vibrant green, yellow, orange, pink, red, and burgundy
When to Use: For fun, yet sophisticated texture and flirty, full-volume color. Great in bouquets and table centerpieces. Also possible in boutonnieres.
For more coxcomb craziness, check out our Pinterest board!
Want to see what a wedding looks like that uses celosia? Check out this wedding at Woodrow Wilson House or this stunning fete at the Fairmont.
