Cockscomb Seeds - Carmine

Flower Specifications

Season: Annual

USDA Zones: 3 - 10

Height: 6 inches

Bloom Season: Summer through fall

Bloom Color: Carmine

Environment: Full sun

Soil Type: Well drained, pH 5.5 - 6.0

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

Care & Maintenance: Cockscomb

Cockscomb (Celosia Cristata Nana Jessica Carmine) - Start Celosia seeds to bring these exotic looking annuals to the garden! Celosia Cristata Nana is a dwarf, low-growing crested Celosia that is commonly called Cockscomb. The flower is said to resemble a rooster's comb, and it has interesting wavy crests of fused flower stalks. This carmine color is intense and long lasting.

Exotic cut flower

Celosia Cristata uses include bedding plants, container plants, and cut flowers. Cockscomb flowers dry and preserve well and are used in dried floral crafts such as wreaths.

Cockscomb seed | carmine

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