How to Grow Cramer's Burgundy
Celosia argentea cristata
Your complete guide to growing Cramer's Burgundy.
📷 Wikipedia: FlowerWhen to Plant Cramer's Burgundy
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | May – June | July – September | — |
| Zone 2 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 3 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 4 | March – April | June – July | — |
| Zone 5 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 6 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 7 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 8 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 9 | January – February | March – May | — |
| Zone 10 | January | February – April | — |
| Zone 11 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 12 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 13 | January | January – March | — |
Companion Plants for Cramer's Burgundy
✓ Good companions
Repels ants, aphids, and cabbage loopers while attracting beneficial insects
Attracts beneficial insects and provides structural support without competing for nutrients
Deters moths, fleas, and mosquitoes while attracting pollinators
Repel aphids, whiteflies, and nematodes while attracting beneficial insects
Act as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles while adding color contrast
Repel aphids, tomato hornworms, and asparagus beetles
Attracts beneficial insects like lacewings and provides ground cover
Attracts butterflies and beneficial insects while providing complementary colors
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone which is toxic to many flowering plants including snapdragons
Releases allelopathic compounds that inhibit growth of nearby flowering plants
Produce allelopathic chemicals and compete aggressively for water and nutrients
