Fred Meyer has a little bit of everything, including plants. On this visit, there were lots of these Celosia cristatas on sale. I can't decide if I like them or not but they certainly are interesting looking.
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From Wikipedia - Celosia cristata [Celosia in Greek means burning] is a member of the genus Celosia, and is commonly known as cockscomb, since the flower looks like the head on a rooster (cock). It is called Chi Kuan in China. The plants are hardy and resistant to most diseases, and grow equally well indoors or out, though the perfect place is one with no shade and a well drained soil, as the plant is susceptible to fungal diseases. The plant is used frequently as an ornamental plant indoors. Their leaves and flowers can be used as vegetables. They are often grown as foods in India, Western Africa, and South America.
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Look, more Salvia 'Amistad'. I'll always associate this with last year's fling as it was at Sunset headquarters where I first saw this growing. Mine didn't make it through the winter but It was lovely while it lasted.
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Sunset is growing them now as well. these were large (three stalks per pot) specimens. Hmm, 'Amistad' looks delightful just behind it. Perhaps they'd make a nice pairing.
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Gotta love Fred Meyer. Where else can you do your grocery shopping, pick up a new shirt, shop for housewares, have paint mixed, and visit a nursery all in one stop?
From Wikipedia - Celosia cristata [Celosia in Greek means burning] is a member of the genus Celosia, and is commonly known as cockscomb, since the flower looks like the head on a rooster (cock). It is called Chi Kuan in China. The plants are hardy and resistant to most diseases, and grow equally well indoors or out, though the perfect place is one with no shade and a well drained soil, as the plant is susceptible to fungal diseases. The plant is used frequently as an ornamental plant indoors. Their leaves and flowers can be used as vegetables. They are often grown as foods in India, Western Africa, and South America.
So are the flowers the little thingies on the sides?
They almost look like something that should be attached to a coral reef.
All was not strangeness on this particular visit. I quite liked this hibiscus.
So I brought it home. Just one more plant to add to the fall migration into the house. The pink/orange color combination proved irresistible.
Look, more Salvia 'Amistad'. I'll always associate this with last year's fling as it was at Sunset headquarters where I first saw this growing. Mine didn't make it through the winter but It was lovely while it lasted.
O.K. raise you hand if you DON'T have Digiplexis. Anyone, anyone?
Sunset is growing them now as well. these were large (three stalks per pot) specimens. Hmm, 'Amistad' looks delightful just behind it. Perhaps they'd make a nice pairing.
