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Cockscomb Seeds - Orange
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Cockscomb (Celosia Cristata Nana Jessica Orange) - For a rather exotic looking annual, start some Cockscomb seeds in the early spring, and enjoy its long bloom season and vibrant colors. Celosia Cristata Nana is a short Cockscomb variety, and it is used as a bedding plant or in containers. Celosia Cristata is considered to be a crested variety of Celosia.MORE CELOSIA OPTIONS
Flower Specifications
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 10
HEIGHT
6 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer through fall
BLOOM COLOR
Orange
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Well drained, pH 5.5 - 6.0
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
OFTEN HOUSE PLANT
Yes
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Cover seed lightly with topsoil after sowing
SOWING RATE
2 -3 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds in soil slightly moist but not wet
PLANT SPACING
6 - 10 inches
Cockscomb (Celosia Cristata Nana Jessica Orange) - For a rather exotic looking annual, start some Cockscomb seeds in the early spring, and enjoy its long bloom season and vibrant colors. Celosia Cristata Nana is a short Cockscomb variety, and it is used as a bedding plant or in containers. Celosia Cristata is considered to be a crested variety of Celosia.
Dried floral crafts
Cockscomb is definitely unique and has interesting wavy crests of fused flower stalks. Many people dry these unique blooms, and they are used in dried floral crafts and are considered to be everlastings.
Cockscomb seed | orange
How to grow
How To Grow Cockscomb From Seed: Cockscomb seeds can be started indoors to get a jump start on the growing season. Celosia roots prefer not to be disturbed, so it's recommended to start the flower seeds in peat pots that can be transplanted right into the ground.
Press the flower seeds into the soil and lightly cover. Keep the flower seeds moist. For areas with a long growing season, Celosia seeds can be started directly outdoors in a prepared seedbed. The soil must be 60F or warmer for germination to occur. Use a application of a balanced fertilizer every few weeks during the blooming season.
- Sowing Rate: 2 - 3 seeds per plant
- Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days
- Keep moist until germination
- Attracts bees and butterflies
- Depth: Cover seed lightly with topsoil
Flower Specifications
This Crested Celosia flower seed will produce blooms that are bright orange and very showy wherever they are grown. Celosia plants are known for their excellent performance in high heat and high humidity. Cockscomb does not perform well in areas with cool, wet summers.
- Height: 6 inches
- USDA Zones: 3 - 10
- Season: Annual
- Deer Resistant: Yes