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Celosia, Cockscomb, Kurume Corona

Celosia, Cockscomb, Kurume Corona

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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.