Flower Crush: Celosia

Flower Crush: Celosia

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.

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A ceremony space that proves minimal can still be magical. 🌿✨

Amanda & Matthew exchanged vows beneath a ceiling accented with smilax and twinkle lights, and a backdrop of Italian ruscus. Two wine barrels grounded the scene, each topped with loose, organic arrangements in soft winter whites and lush greens—perfectly at home in this modern winery space.

Simple. Airy. Effortlessly romantic. Just how we like it.

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When the setting is this charming and the florals this lush, magic is bound to happen. ✨ 

Rachael & Scott tied the knot at the historic Woodlawn and Pope-Leighey House, where the garden-style ceremony was filled with elegance, emotion, and a gentle breeze of fall romance.

Their floral story? Creamy Café au Lait dahlias, textural greens, and dramatic touches of burgundy brought a wild-yet-refined feel to the day. From loose bouquets scented with eucalyptus to floral-filled urns and centerpieces that felt freshly gathered from an autumn garden, every detail whispered elegance.

This is fall wedding season in full bloom, and we loved every petal of it!

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It’s not just flowers. It’s scene setting.

For this installation at St. Francis Hl, the black lacquer of a grand piano met its match: a sculptural floral arrangement in moody burgundy, plum, and blush tones, punctuated by the texture of quince branches and dozens of candle flames casting a golden glow. We wanted the design to feel rich, romantic, and composed… like the prelude to a love story.

Because your wedding should feel like a movie, and every detail should help set the tone.

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