Celosia Cristata Seeds - Flower Plant
Celosia Cristata Seeds - Flower Plant
Celosia Cristata Seeds - Flower Plant

Celosia Cristata Seeds - Flower Plant

Suitable for home gardening use
$16.99 USD
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Product description

Celosia Cristata Seeds

Celosia Cristata, commonly known as Cockscomb, is a warm-season ornamental annual recognized for its unique crested flower heads and brilliant colors. Ideal for flower beds, borders, containers, and cutting gardens, it thrives in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil, providing vibrant blooms from summer through fall.

Flower Seed
Annual
Cut Flower
Container Friendly

Key Features

Unique Crested Blooms

Produces distinctive velvet-like flower heads in vivid colors that create dramatic garden displays.

Long Blooming Season

Flowers continuously throughout the warm season with consistent ornamental appeal.

Excellent Cut Flower

Fresh and dried blooms retain their attractive appearance for floral arrangements and crafts.

Versatile Garden Plant

Suitable for flower beds, borders, patio containers, and mass landscape plantings.

Product Highlights

Crested flower heads
Bright seasonal color
Annual flowering plant
Excellent cut flower
Container suitable
Border planting
Full sun preferred
Well-drained fertile soil

Specifications

Scientific Name Celosia argentea var. cristata
Common Name Cockscomb
Seed Type Flower Seed
Growth Habit Annual Flowering Plant
USDA Zones 2–11 (Grown as an Annual)
Planting Season Spring
Growing Season Late Spring Through Fall
Sowing Season Spring
Sowing Months March–May
Germination Time 7–14 Days
Germination Conditions 70–75°F (21–24°C); Lightly Cover Seeds
Sunlight Full Sun
Soil Rich, Well-Drained Loamy or Sandy Soil
Watering Moderate; Keep Soil Evenly Moist During Active Growth
Mature Size 10–24 in Tall × 8–16 in Wide
Plant Spacing 8–12 in Apart

Growing Guide

Step 1: Sow seeds indoors before the last frost or directly outdoors after the soil has warmed.
Step 2: Maintain warm temperatures and evenly moist soil during germination.
Step 3: Transplant seedlings into a sunny location with fertile, well-drained soil.
Step 4: Water consistently during establishment while avoiding overly wet soil.
Step 5: Harvest blooms for fresh or dried arrangements or remove faded flowers to maintain an attractive display.

Perfect For Flower Beds, Containers And Cut Flower Gardens

Celosia Cristata brings bold texture and vibrant color to summer landscapes with its distinctive crested blooms. It is an excellent choice for borders, containers, cutting gardens, and mass plantings where full sun and well-drained soil encourage vigorous growth and long-lasting ornamental displays.