Outsidepride 500 Seeds Annual Cockscomb Flower Seed Mix - Red, Yellow, Pink & Orange Varieties for Garden Planting, Landscaping & Floral Arrangements

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Exotic Cut Flower Cockscomb is an excellent cut flower, and the blooms can also be dried and preserved for use in dried floral crafts. Cockscomb (Celosia Cristata Nana Jessica Mix) Start these seeds to bring 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 due to its interesting wavy crests of fused flower stalks. This carmine color is intense and long lasting. Cockscomb is a tender perennial that is usually grown as an annual. It can be grown indoors as well as outside, making an excellent house plant. This flower can be implemented in one's garden in many ways, including use as a bedding plant, container plant, or just as a general show flower for cutting. It's low-growing nature makes it great for borders and edges as well. Unique Show Flower How to Grow 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 an application of a balanced fertilizer every few weeks during the blooming season. Plant Specifications Season: Annual USDA Zones: 3 - 10 Environment: Full sun Bloom Color: Mix Bloom Season: Summer through fall Soil Type: Well drained, pH 5.5 - 6.0 Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days Sowing Rate: 2 -3 seeds per plant