Cockscomb Seeds – Celosia cristata Flower Plant

Cockscomb is a striking ornamental annual known for its unique crested flower heads that resemble a rooster's comb. Producing vibrant blooms in shades of red, pink, yellow, orange, purple, and mixed colors, Celosia cristata adds bold texture and long-lasting color to garden beds, borders, containers, and cut flower arrangements. Its heat tolerance and extended blooming period make it an excellent choice for summer gardens.

Features

• Unique crested cockscomb flower heads
• Bright, long-lasting ornamental blooms
• Excellent for garden beds and borders
• Ideal for fresh and dried flower arrangements
• Heat-tolerant and easy to grow
• Attracts pollinators to the garden
• Outstanding container and landscape plant

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Celosia cristata
• Common Name (US): Cockscomb / Crested Celosia
• Seed Type / Variety: Flowering Ornamental Annual Plant
• Growth Habit: Upright branching annual
• USDA Zones: 2–11 (grown as an annual)
• Planting Season: Spring after the last frost
• Growing Season: Summer through Fall
• Sowing Season: Spring to Early Summer
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7–14 days in warm, moist soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
• Mature Plant Size: 12–36 inches tall and 10–18 inches wide
• Plant Spacing: 8–12 inches apart