How to Grow Prince Rose
Celosia argentea cristata
Your complete guide to growing Prince Rose.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Prince Rose
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 Prince Rose
✓ Good companions
Repels aphids and thrips, helps prevent fungal infections in roses
Deters ants, aphids, and rodents while attracting beneficial insects
Natural fungicide properties help prevent black spot and powdery mildew
Provides vertical interest and shares similar water and nutrient requirements
Repels aphids, spider mites, and fungal diseases with sulfur compounds
Repels aphids, spider mites, and deer while attracting beneficial pollinators
Deters nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies with natural pest-repelling compounds
Attracts beneficial insects like hoverflies that prey on rose pests
✗ Keep away from
Releases juglone toxin that inhibits rose growth and can cause wilting
Susceptible to same fungal diseases, can harbor pests that spread to roses
Compete for nutrients and water, create excessive shade reducing bloom production
