Celosia Seeds

Celosia plumosa and Celosia spicata

Castle Celosia Seeds Dramatic in the garden with mixed colors of orange, pink, scarlet and yellow, with tall central plumes. Excellent garden performance with low maintenance that resists both heat and drought. More >>

Item #A-148 | 100 Seeds | Price: $2.50 Qty:

Flamingo Purple Celosia Seeds Purple feathery plumes on dark red stems and leaves. A unique cut flower with feathery plumes strongly branched on erect stems. For best results grow in warm conditions. Perfect for fresh and dried arrangements. More >>

Item #A-152 | 100 Seeds | Price: $2.50 Qty:

Fresh Look Red Celosia Seeds An AAS Winner for 2004 with feathery 14" red plumes that make a summer-long display of intense, flame like blooms. Green leaf plants are very vigorous under a wide variation of climates. More >>

Item #A-156 | 100 Seeds | Price: $3.95 Qty:

Fresh Look Yellow Celosia Seeds Dense and brilliant yellow plumes on a tight bushy plant. No problem for heat, rain and drought. More >>

Item #A-160 | 100 Seeds | Price: $3.95 Qty:

New Look Red Celosia Seeds An AAS Winner with unique dark foliage in high contrast with scarlet red plumes. More >>

Item #A-164 | 100 Seeds | Price: $2.50 Qty:

Prestige Scarlet Celosia Seeds Exceptionally heat-tolerant landscape performer. Excellent cut flower as well. More >>

Item #A-168 | 100 Seeds | Price: $3.25 Qty:

Fresh Look Gold Celosia Seeds Blooms all summer and never needs deadheading. This is an All American Winner and simply one of the finest wheat type Celosia ever grown. More >>

Item #A-1040 | 100 Seeds | Price: $3.95 Qty:

Flower Garden - Tips on Growing Celosia From Seeds (Cockscomb)

Excellent cut flower, fresh or dried with 7-8" plumes on 12-14" plants. Colors to include warm shades of yellow, gold, crimson and red. Used for large outdoor plantings and for cut flowers. Dramatic in the garden.

SOW INDOORS:

• Sow Celosia Seeds 6-8 weeks before last frost.
• Days to Germinate = 11-14 days at 70ºF (21º)C.
• Do Not cover seed, as light aides in germination.

TRANSPLANT:

• Outdoors only after any danger of frost, spacing 5-8" apart.
• OR DIRECT SOW After all danger of frost is over.

GARDEN HINTS:

Celosia are sensitive to cold temperatures and cold water, so avoid chilling young plants or disturbing their roots while you use any garden tool. Cut flowers can be dried as bouquets. They like full sun and moist, fertile soil. Best used for borders, containers or fresh or dried cut flowers.

USDA Hardiness Zone -First Frost Date- Last Frost Date

• Zone 1 -July 15th -June 15th
• Zone 2 -August 15th- May 15th
• Zone 3 -September 15th May 15th
• Zone 4 -September 15th May 15th
• Zone 5 -October 15th April 15th
• Zone 6 -October 15th April 15th
• Zone 7 -October 15th April 15th
• Zone 8 -November 15th March 15th
• Zone 9 -December 15th February 15th
• Zone 10 -December 15th January 31st (sometimes earlier)
• Zone 11 -No frost. No frost.