Celosia, Cockscomb, Jura Salmon

Celosia, Cockscomb, Jura Salmon, Celosia argentea cristata - 50 or 200 seeds avg.

Heads that resemble sea coral in a gorgeous range of peach, salmon, and coral tones. Thrives in hot and dry conditions.

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 7-14 days to germinate.
• Space plants 6-12” apart in the garden.
• Grows to 36” tall.
• Pinch when 10” tall to establish a more robust, branching plant.
• 90-120 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.