Cockscomb, Pink and White Mix Seeds (Naturally Grown)
$3.50
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SKU
GH1930
This tropical native produces blooms clustered tightly together to form a shape that resembles a rooster’s comb.
This tropical native produces blooms clustered tightly together to form a shape that resembles a rooster’s comb. These bloom in a rainbow of colors and are gorgeous in the garden and in cut flower arrangements. Fun and easy to grow!
| Botanical Name | Celosia cristata |
|---|---|
| Seeds Per Pack | 100 |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 10 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 15 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | Surface Sow; press seeds gently into the soil to make good contact, but do not cover with any additional soil; these seeds require light to germinate |
| When to Sow | Indoors 4-6 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 9-12 in. (22-30 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | N/A |
| Bloom Color | Cream/Tan, Fuchsia (Red-Purple), Magenta (Pink-Purple), Pink, White/Near White |
| Bloom Time | Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Fall, Mid-Summer |
| Foliage | Blue-Green, Herbaceous |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, Flowers are good for drying and preserving, Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season, This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds, Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry |
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