A common garden plant of the amaranth family (Amaranthaceae). Cockscombs are tender perennials but are usually grown as annuals in cooler climates. The plants produce dense undulating inflorescences that resemble the red combs on the heads of roosters, hence their common name; the colours range from white and yellow to shades of orange, red, and purple. The flowers can be dried and used in floral arrangements.
Cockscomb Celosia Cristata
When you want show-stopping color and texture in your garden or bouquet, Cockscomb delivers bold beauty with a vintage flair. These dramatic blooms are easy to grow and perfect for drying.
Planting guide: Planting depth: 1/8″ or 3mm. Seed spacing: 1″ or 2.5cm. Spacing between rows: 10″-12″ or 25-30cm. Days to germination: 8-15. Days to maturity: 120.
Variety: 744
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Variety: 796
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Planting guide: Tpye: Annual. Height: 1′ or 30cm. Planting depth: 1/8″ or 6mm. Seed spcaing: 1″ or 2.5cm. Thinning height: 3″ or 7.5cm. Spacing after thinning: 6″ or 15cm. Days to germination: 5-8
Variety: 906
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Planting guide: B
loom Color: Rich brown, maroon, dark gold, and bicolor shades with inner yellow rings
Sow: Directly where plants will grow
Germinates: 7-14 days
Height: 7’-8’
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Moist well drained
Moisture: Moist, well drained
Spacing: 18”-24” apart when plants are 3” tall
Variety: 999
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Planting guide:
Bloom Color: Earthy tones of orange, coppery brown, mahogany and rusty red
Sow: Directly where plants will grow
Germinates: 7-14 days
Height: 5’-8’
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Normal, loamy
Moisture: Moist to moderate
Spacing: 8”-12” apart when plants are 3” tall
Variety: 999
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Planting guide:
Bloom Color: Pastel Peach
Sow: Directly where plants will grow
Germinates: 10-14 days
Height: 4′
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Normal, loamy
Moisture: Moist, well drained
Spacing: Thin 12″-16″ apart when plants are 3″ tall
Variety: 999
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Planting guide: Type: annual. Height: 2′-3′ or 60-90cm. Planting depth: 1/8″ or 6mm. Seed spacing: 1″ or 2.5cm. Thinning height: 3″ or 7.5cm. Spacing after thinning: 18″ or 46cm. Days to germination: 5-8.
Variety: 900
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Planting guide:
Bloom Color: Red, orange, brown blend rimmed with gold
Sow: Directly where plants will grow
Germinates: 10-14 days
Height: 6′-7′
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Normal, loamy
Moisture: Moist, well drained
Spacing: Thin 12″-15″ apart when plants are 3″ tall
Variety: 999
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Planting guide: Type: annual. Height: 3′ or 90cm. Planting depth: 1/8″ or 3mm. Seed spacing: 1″ or 2.5cm. Thinning height: 15″-18″ or 37.5-45cm. Spacing after thinning: 12″ or 30cm. Days to germination: 10-15.
Variety: 870
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Variety: 843
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Planting guide: Type: Perennial. Height: 12”-18” or 30-46cm. Planting depth: 1/4” or 13mm. Seed spacing:1” or 2.5cm. Thinning height: 4” or 10cm. Spacing after thinning: 9” or 23cm. Days to germination: 8-10
Variety: 887

