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Amish cockscomb is a tropical native with blooms clustered tightly together to form a shape that resembles a rooster’s comb. These hot pink blooms are gorgeous in the garden and in cut flower arrangements. Fun and easy to grow!
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
| Botanical Name | Celosia cristata |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 10 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 15 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | Surface Sow; press seeds gently into the soil to make good contact, but do not cover with any additional soil; these seeds require light to germinate |
| When to Sow | Indoors 4-6 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 9-12 in. (22-30 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | N/A |
| Bloom Color | Fuchsia (Red-Purple), Magenta (Pink-Purple), Pink |
| Bloom Time | Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Fall, Mid-Summer |
| Foliage | Blue-Green, Herbaceous |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, Flowers are good for drying and preserving, Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season, This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds, Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry |
| Seeds Per Pack | 100 |
