500 Celosia Cristata Seeds - Cockscomb Mix, Cut Flower, Dried Flower, Annual Garden

Grow stunning Celosia Cristata, also known as Cockscomb, from seed! This vibrant mixed variety produces unique, brain-like flower heads in a range of brilliant colors including red, pink, purple, orange, and yellow. Perfect for adding dramatic texture and long-lasting color to your garden, containers, or as a specialty cut flower.

Celosia Cristata is a warm-weather annual prized for its extraordinary, crested blooms that resemble coral or a rooster's comb. The flowers are excellent for fresh bouquets and are one of the best flowers for drying, retaining their color and form beautifully when dried for everlasting arrangements.

**Growing Information:**
- **USDA Zones:** Grown as an annual in zones 2-11. It thrives in summer heat and humidity.
- **Light Requirements:** Full sun (at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily) for the best flower production and strongest stems.
- **Water Requirements:** Medium water needs. Water regularly, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Established plants have good drought tolerance. Avoid overwatering.
- **Mature Height:** Typically reaches 12-24 inches tall, depending on variety and conditions.
- **Bloom Time:** Summer through fall, until the first frost.
- **Sowing:** For best results, start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost date. Press seeds lightly into moist seed starting mix, as they need light to germinate. Keep warm (70-75°F). Seeds typically germinate in 10-15 days. Transplant outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Can also be direct-sown in warm soil after last frost.
- **Spacing:** Space plants 10-12 inches apart in well-draining, fertile soil. Amending with compost is beneficial.
- **Uses:** Flower beds, borders, cutting gardens, container plantings, and for dried floral crafts.

This packet contains approximately 500 seeds of mixed Celosia Cristata varieties. A fantastic choice for gardeners looking to add bold, textural interest and long-lasting color to their summer landscape.