Yellow Cock's Comb

Celosia ‘Fresh Look Yellow’ is an upright annual grown for bright yellow plume-shaped flowers held above green foliage. Ball Seed lists a garden size near 14 inches tall by 12 inches wide, with flowering from late spring through autumn and fresh leaves covering older plumes. ### Garden Use Place this compact selection in a sunny border or container, or repeat it through a seasonal bed for a clear yellow accent. Celosia flowers can be cut and dried for arrangements. The [Fresh Look Yellow plant profile from Ball Seed](https://info.ballseed.com/webtrackplantinfo.aspx?ENV=P&phid=014503522006060) gives cultivar-specific size, habit, bloom timing, and sun exposure. ### Growing Conditions Choose a warm position in full sun and soil that drains well. Keep young plants watered while they establish, then water when the soil begins to dry; avoid waterlogged roots. Fresh Look celosias branch from the base, and new foliage helps cover spent flower heads through the season. ### Seasonal Interest Its bright plumes are most noticeable in summer and can continue from late spring into autumn in frost-free weather. The green leaves provide a simple background for the flowers. ## Maintenance Remove broken stems and water container plants more often during hot, dry spells. Regular deadheading is usually unnecessary for this series because new growth covers aging plumes. Celosia is a warm-season annual; remove it after frost.