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🌺 Celosia CRISTATA COCKSCOMB Mix – Heirloom Cut & Dried Flower
500 Seeds | Dramatic Texture | Excellent for Bouquets & Dried Flowers
Celosia cristata, commonly called Cockscomb, is a striking heirloom annual known for its dramatic velvety flower heads that resemble a rooster’s comb.
These unusual blooms add bold color and texture to summer gardens and are especially prized for fresh bouquets and long-lasting dried flower arrangements.
Once dried, Celosia keeps its sculptural shape and vibrant color, making it a favorite for wreaths, fall décor, and everlasting floral displays.
This heirloom mix produces vibrant shades of red, pink, yellow, and orange from midsummer through fall.
Velvety crested blooms typically reach 3–6 inches across, occasionally larger in ideal growing conditions.
🌼 WHY GARDENERS LOVE CELOSIA
• Unique crested flower heads resembling a rooster’s comb
• Fantastic fresh cut flower
• One of the best flowers for drying
• Holds color beautifully in dried arrangements
• Heat tolerant and easy to grow
• Adds bold texture to flower beds and bouquets
🌸 WAYS TO USE CELOSIA
Celosia is a versatile garden flower that works beautifully in many settings.
• Fresh cut flower bouquets
• Dried flower arrangements
• Fall wreaths and décor
• Garden borders and flower beds
• Containers and patio planters
🌱 FAST FACTS
Botanical Name: Celosia cristata
Plant Type: Annual 🌱
Bloom Form: Cristate (Cockscomb)
Height: 12–36 inches
Bloom Season: Summer through early fall
Sun Requirement: Full Sun ☀️
Days to Bloom: Approximately 60–90 days
Plant Spacing: 8–12 inches
Planting Depth: Surface sow (light required)
🌿 PLANTING DIRECTIONS
Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost, or direct sow outdoors after soil warms and frost danger has passed.
Sow seeds on the surface of the soil and gently press in. Do not cover seeds, as light is required for germination.
Maintain temperatures around 70–75°F for best germination. Seeds typically sprout within 7–10 days.
Thin or transplant seedlings so plants are spaced 8–12 inches apart.
Celosia thrives in warm temperatures, full sun, and well-drained soil.
🌼 SHORT PLANTING DIRECTIONS
Annual. Celosia cristata. Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or direct sow outdoors after frost danger has passed. Surface sow seeds and press lightly into soil. Light required for germination. Maintain temperatures around 70–75°F. Space plants 8–12 inches apart.
