Celosia, Cockscomb, Kurume Corona

Celosia, Cockscomb ‘Kurume™ Corona’, Celosia argentea cristata, 50 seeds avg.

Red and yellow bicolor combs borne on long, sturdy stems. 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 5-10 days to germinate.
• Space plants 6-12” apart in the garden.
• Grows to 48” 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.