Celosia – Pink and Orange Cockscomb

Add bold texture and color to your garden with Variegated Cockscomb Celosia. Known for its uniquely ruffled, brain-like blooms and vibrant shades of red, orange, pink, and gold, celosia brings dramatic flair to beds, borders, and cut-flower arrangements. These eye-catching annuals are easy to grow, long-lasting, and loved by pollinators.

🌱 What You’ll Get

• 15–20 premium Celosia (Variegated Cockscomb) seeds per pack

• Hand-packed for freshness and viability

🌿 Planting Instructions

1. When to Plant: Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow outdoors after danger of frost has passed.

2. Soil: Prefers rich, well-draining soil.

3. Depth: Sow seeds on the surface of soil and press lightly—needs light to germinate.

4. Spacing: Thin or transplant 8–12 inches apart.

5. Light: Full sun (at least 6 hours daily).

6. Water: Keep soil moist but not soggy. Tolerates short dry spells once established.

🌸 Growing Details

• Germination Time: 10–15 days

• Height at Maturity: 12–36 inches, depending on variety

• Bloom Season: Summer through frost

• Zones: Grown as an annual in all USDA zones

• Uses: Garden beds, borders, containers, dried arrangements, and cut flowers

✨ Tips for Best Results

• Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering.

• Celosia makes excellent dried flowers—simply cut and hang upside down in a dark, airy place.

• Great for pollinator gardens; attracts butterflies and bees.