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Cockscomb
Cockscomb
Cockscomb

Cockscomb

Flower

Regular price $4.45 $4.45 Sale

Cockscomb (Celosia argentea var. cristata) - Gifted to Revival Seeds by Elsie & Emil Byrka in 2020. Cockscomb is a tropical plant, first introduced to Europe in the mid 1570s. This variety boasts a single blood-red flower head resembling the comb of a rooster. Also known as 'Dracula Celosia' or 'Novelty Celosia'. This is an annual in most regions of Canada, or soft perennial in Zone 9 and up. The flower head and plant can reach 12-16" in height. The unusual inflorescence of this species makes an excellent eye-catching addition to your flower beds or containers.

75 seeds per packet $4.45

Planting Information: Sow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost. Lightly cover and keep soil moist until emergence. Soil temperatures should be at least 20 degrees for improved germination in 7-10 days. Reduce temperature to 12-15 degrees once seedling emerge. Space plants 20-24” apart in full sun. Seeds can also be directly sown in regions with longer growing seasons. (Zone 8 and up).

Days to Sprout: 7 - 10

Plant Spacing: 20" - 24" (50cm - 60cm)

Plant Height: 12" - 16" (30cm - 40cm)

 

Features:

Hardiness Zones: Tender Annual; Soft Perennial to Zone 9

Bloom Time: Summer to Fall

Light Requirements: Full Sun

Attracts Butterflies

Great as Cut Flowers or Bouquets