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Plant Profiles for New Gardeners: Cockscomb; Celosia argentea var. cristata
Even if the seedlings sprout in crowded conditions, they can be successfully lifted and transplanted so that they are eight to ten inches apart.If you want an earlier start, or want to try your hand at starting plants indoors, they can be planted under...
California
El Segundo
Cockscomb
Prices start at : 2.75 USD / Seeds / pkt

Brilliant orange or red crested flowers resemble a rooster's comb. Also helps to clear vision. Fine garden annual, easily grown. Used in China for stopping hemorrhages and diarrhea.
  • Ease of Germination: Easy
  • Duration: Annual
  • Uses: Medicinal
Ontario
Goodwood
Cockscomb
Prices start at : 1.75 USD

Tall and have blooms of bright pink, red and yellow. Most varieties you'll find are small bedding plants, but the Tall Mixed Cockscomb ( Celosia cristata ) makes a great addition to flower arrangements for market gardeners.
  • brand: Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
Montana
Bozeman
Cockscomb (Organic)
Prices start at : 2 USD

Planting and Growing Tips: These heat loving and moderately drought tolerant plants thrive in sunny locations with rich, well drained soil. After a killing frost, remove plants and add to the compost pile.
  • brand: Seed Savers Exchange
Montana
Bozeman
Cockscomb, Dwarf Mix
Prices start at : 1.25 USD

Planting and Growing Tips: These heat loving and moderately drought tolerant plants thrive in sunny locations with rich, well drained soil. After a killing frost, remove plants and add to the compost pile.
  • brand: Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
Montana
Bozeman
Celosia Cockscomb Seed
Prices start at : 3.50 USD / 50 seeds

I am available by e-mail or phone to answer any growing questions as well. Instructions for growing are not on the packs but are on the listing under the seed template. All of our seed offerings were grown here.
  • Foliage: green
  • Lifecycle: 1 (0: N/A, 1: annual, 2: perennial, 3: biennial)
  • Sun: full
  • Water: yes
  • Spacing: 3 ft
  • Flowers: spikes and plumes in yellows and light to dark pink
California
Santa Cruz
Bombay Pink Cockscomb Seeds
Prices start at : 4.95 USD / (P) Pkt of 20 seeds

A magnificent new look for this heat-tolerant, floriferous sun-lover! Instead of the flowers forming a flattened mass, Bombay Pink sports upturned, beautifully ruffled blooms resembling exotic coral or fancy ribbonwork.
  • Light Requirements: Full Sun
  • Habit: Upright
  • Variety: Bombay Pink
  • Item Form: (P) Pkt of 20 seeds
  • Bloom Start to End: Early Summer - Early Winter
  • Species: argentea cristata
South Carolina
Hodges
Cockscomb Mix Celosia Seeds
Prices start at : 5.95 USD / 1-16-oz

Keep moist as seed is very sensitive to drying out. (12”) Cockscomb Mix crested type celosia features huge flower heads in shades of yellow, pink and red are produced on sturdy plants with bright green foliage.
  • weight: .0625 lbs
Connecticut
East Hartford
How to Dry Cockscomb Flowers
Bright, vibrant colors make cockscomb a gardener's favorite, and some preserve the flowers to enjoy in dried arrangements or crafts. Once dry, the flowers will remain colorful for at least six months, according to the University of Nebraska Cooperative...
California
Santa Monica
Bombay Fiora Deep Gold Cockscomb Seeds
Prices start at : 4.95 USD / (P) Pkt of 20 seeds

A magnificent new look for this heat-tolerant, floriferous sun-lover! Instead of the flowers forming a flattened mass, Bombay Fiora sports upturned, beautifully ruffled blooms resembling exotic coral or fancy ribbonwork.
  • Genus: Celosia
  • Light Requirements: Full Sun
  • Plant Height: 4 ft
  • Additional Characteristics: Direct Sow, Flower
  • Seeds Per Pack: 20
  • Bloom Start to End: Early Summer - Early Winter
South Carolina
Hodges
Bombay Yellow Gold Cockscomb Seeds
Prices start at : 4.95 USD / (P) Pkt of 20 seeds

And they arise 3 to 4 weeks sooner than other Celosias, extending the season and offering even more long-lived color for the garden and vase! These huge blooms are so long-lasting! Expect 3 solid weeks of color for fresh arrangements, and many months...
  • Variety: 'Bombay Yellow Gold'
  • Plant Width: 18 in
  • Bloom Size: 4 in - 6 in
  • Light Requirements: Full Sun
  • Soil Tolerance: Normal, loamy
  • Item Form: (P) Pkt of 20 seeds
South Carolina
Hodges
How to Plant Cockscomb Flowers
Leave them outdoors overnight for the following week, and plant them in your garden in the third week. Sterilize your pruning shears by wiping the blades with rubbing alcohol before and after using them.
California
Santa Monica
Cockscomb Refill (3-Pack) for Smart Herb Garden
Prices start at : 10.71 USD / box

A wildflower native to many of the world's warm, equatorial regions, Cockscomb will be a feather in your cap when it comes to great-looking gardens. Ready to impress with its bright, unusual flowers, this plant will add joy to whatever sill or desk you...
  • Herb Type: Assorted
  • Additional Characteristics: None Listed
  • Sun Tolerance: Any Exposure
  • Returnable: 90-Day
  • Common Name: Assorted Mix
  • Planting Depth (in.): 0
Georgia
Atlanta
Flower Seeds-Brenda Jordan\'s Heirloom-Organic
Prices start at : 2.75 USD / 0.2g

Produces a number of side shoots as well. USDA Certified Organic. [Introduced by SESE 1986.] An old fashioned cockscomb with large scarlet, velvet crested flowers, 3 in.
California
Santa Cruz
Celosia, a Favorite of Floral Designers and Gardeners Alike
Four or five stems were lashed together with rubber bands, hung on clothes hangers, and covered carefully with a large paper bag. Color is long-lasting and the flower clusters hold together well for a long time.
California
El Segundo
Celosia Kurumetm \'Corona\' - Celosia cristata
Prices start at : 3.20 USD / 70 seeds

If harvesting to use as dried flowers, do so as soon as they start to appear vibrant in color, so as to retain as much color as possible. Scratching in a granular fertilizer is another good alternative.
  •  Great Cut Flower
  •  Great for Containers
  • Season: Summer to fall
  • Hardiness: Tender Annual
  • Lifecycle: Annual
  • Seed to Bloom: 14-16 weeks
Connecticut
Union
Celosia \'Tornado Red\' Organic - Celosia cristata
Prices start at : 3.20 USD / 70 seeds

If harvesting to use as dried flowers, do so as soon as they start to appear vibrant in color, so as to retain as much color as possible. Scratching in a granular fertilizer is another good alternative.
  •  Heat or Drought Tolerant
  •  Great for Containers
  •  Great Cut Flower
  • Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained
  • Size: 1.5-2' h X 1' w
  • Seed to Bloom: 14-16 weeks
Connecticut
Union
Chief Mix - Celosia Seed
Prices start at : 4.10 USD / Packet

Sow seeds 4" apart, 1/8" deep after the danger of frost has passed. Do not cover as light is required for germination. Harden off and transplant outside when the danger of frost has passed.
  • Ideal for Drying and Crafts: Yes
  • Hybrid Status: Open Pollinated
  • Latin Name: Celosia argentea cristata
  • Life Cycle: Annual
Maine
Winslow
Chief Fire - Celosia Seed
Prices start at : 4.10 USD / Packet

Bottom water or mist lightly to avoid covering the seeds with displaced soil. Transplant to cell packs or larger containers when the first true leaves appear. Sow seeds 4" apart, 1/8" deep after the danger of frost has passed.
  •  Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets
  •  Ideal for Drying and Crafts
  • Days To Maturity: 90 - 120 Days
  • Hybrid Status: Open Pollinated
Maine
Winslow
Chief Rose - Celosia Seed
Prices start at : 4.10 USD / Packet

Bottom water or mist lightly to avoid covering the seeds with displaced soil. Transplant to cell packs or larger containers when the first true leaves appear. Sow seeds 4" apart, 1/8" deep after the danger of frost has passed.
  •  Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets
  •  Ideal for Drying and Crafts
  • Life Cycle: Annual
  • Days To Maturity: 90 - 120 Days
Maine
Winslow
Chief Persimmon - Celosia Seed
Prices start at : 4.10 USD / Packet

Bottom water or mist lightly to avoid covering the seeds with displaced soil. Transplant to cell packs or larger containers when the first true leaves appear. Sow seeds 4" apart, 1/8" deep after the danger of frost has passed.
  •  Ideal for Drying and Crafts
  •  Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets
  • Life Cycle: Annual
  • Hybrid Status: Open Pollinated
Maine
Winslow
Black Welsh Stallion
Price : CALL

All foals will be eligible for registration in the Welsh Pony and Cob Society of America. By Imported multi-champion stallion, *Bengad Lynden (Bengad Cockscombe x Bengad Lacecap) and by multi-champion mare, Lochinvar Prima Donna (West Abby Robin Hood...
Guernsey
Piedmont
Chief Carmine - Celosia Seed
Prices start at : 4.10 USD / Packet

Bottom water or mist lightly to avoid covering the seeds with displaced soil. Transplant to cell packs or larger containers when the first true leaves appear. Sow seeds 4" apart, 1/8" deep after the danger of frost has passed.
  • Latin Name: Celosia argentea cristata
  • Hybrid Status: Open Pollinated
  • Days To Maturity: 90 - 120 Days
  • Ideal for Drying and Crafts: Yes
Maine
Winslow
Chief Gold - Celosia Seed
Prices start at : 4.10 USD / Packet

Bottom water or mist lightly to avoid covering the seeds with displaced soil. Transplant to cell packs or larger containers when the first true leaves appear. Sow seeds 4" apart, 1/8" deep after the danger of frost has passed.
  •  Ideal for Drying and Crafts
  •  Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets
  • Latin Name: Celosia argentea cristata
  • Days To Maturity: 90 - 120 Days
Maine
Winslow
Sylphid - Celosia Seed
Prices start at : 4.10 USD / Packet

Bottom water or mist lightly to avoid covering the seeds with displaced soil. Transplant to cell packs or larger containers when the first true leaves appear. Sow seeds 4" apart, 1/8" deep after the danger of frost has passed.
  • Days To Maturity: 95 - 100 Days
  • Hybrid Status: Open Pollinated
  • Latin Name: Celosia argentea plumosa
  • Life Cycle: Annual
Maine
Winslow
Red Flame - Organic Celosia Seed
Prices start at : 4.45 USD / Packet

Low temperatures and less than 12 hours of light can cause premature flowering.Direct seed only in locations with a long growing season. Sow seeds 4" apart, 1/8" deep after the danger of frost has passed.
  •  Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets
  •  Ideal for Drying and Crafts
  • Life Cycle: Annual
  • Latin Name: Celosia argentea cristata
Maine
Winslow
Pampas Plume - Celosia Seed
Prices start at : 4.10 USD / Packet

Bottom water or mist lightly to avoid covering the seeds with displaced soil. Transplant to cell packs or larger containers when the first true leaves appear. Sow seeds 4" apart, 1/8" deep after the danger of frost has passed.
  •  Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets
  •  Easy Choice
  • Days To Maturity: 90 - 95 Days
  • Latin Name: Celosia argentea plumosa
Maine
Winslow