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Celosia, Cockscomb, Chief Persimmon

Celosia, Cockscomb, Chief Persimmon

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Celosia, Cockscomb, Chief Persimmon, Celosia cristata – 50 seeds avg.

This orange cockscomb is a gorgeous display of long lasting flowers!  Loves it hot and dry!

Planting Tips:
  • Full sun.
  • 36″ H.
  • Summer annual.
  • Plant seeds directly in the garden or start indoors for an earlier start.
  • Plant in the garden after last danger of frost has past and the soil has begun to warm, typically a couple of weeks after the last frost date.
  • Do not cover seed; 5-10 days to germinate.
  • Pinch plants to two sets of leaves when 12″ tall to encourage branching.
  • Great cuts, attracts butterflies and beneficial insects, drought tolerant.
Harvesting Tips:
  • Harvest flowers when head at desired size but before starting to develop seeds.
  • Make the harvest cut at the base of the stem.