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Amish Cockscomb Seeds (Certified Organic)

These hot pink blooms are gorgeous in the garden and in cut flower arrangements.

Availability: In stock

$3.50
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Details

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