Celosia, Cockscomb, Act Mix

Celosia, Cockscomb ‘Act Mix’, Celosia argentea cristata, 25 seeds avg.

Intensely colored combs borne on sturdy stems. Thrives in hot and dry conditions. Single-stem variety.

Planting Tips: 

• A warm-season tender annual that prefers full sun.
• Plant outdoors after danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed.
• Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before planting date or cast seeds directly in the garden.
• Do not cover seeds with soil.
• Allow 5-10 days to germinate.
• Space plants 6-12” apart in the garden.
• Grows to 48” tall. Do not pinch.
• 70-110 days to bloom.

Harvesting Tips: 

• Harvest the flowers when mature for fresh or dried use.
• Make the cut at the base of the stem.
• Hang to dry.