{"product_id":"cockscomb-red-flower-seeds-celosia-cristata-crested-celosia-for-planting","title":"Cockscomb Red Flower Seeds (Celosia cristata) – Crested Celosia for Planting","description":"\u003cp\u003eCockscomb Red (Celosia cristata) produces bold, velvety crimson flower heads with a unique crested, brain-like shape that adds drama to any garden. The long-lasting blooms bring intense colour from summer into autumn and are ideal for beds, borders, mass plantings and containers. They also make excellent cut flowers and keep much of their colour and texture when dried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep red \/ crimson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crested, velvety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer to autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open-pollinated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–24 in (30–60 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–12 in (25–30 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per packet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Sow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart seeds indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost, or sow directly outdoors once the soil is warm and all danger of frost has passed. Sow in well-drained soil and cover the seeds very lightly, about ⅛ inch. Keep evenly moist and warm, around 70–80°F (21–27°C); seedlings usually appear in 1–2 weeks. Transplant carefully once seedlings are sturdy, spacing them 10–12 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in full sun in well-drained soil. Water regularly but avoid waterlogging, and apply a light organic fertiliser occasionally. Cockscomb loves warm weather and does not tolerate frost. Remove faded flower heads to keep plants tidy and encourage new side blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDrying the Flowers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut stems when the crests are fully developed, remove the leaves and hang them upside down in a dark, dry, well-ventilated place for 2–3 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OrganicSeedsHub","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45564919185591,"sku":"PL-21DEC-20","price":16.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/3335\/6471\/files\/freepik__ultrarealistic-professional-photograph-of-cockscom__64589.png?v=1766744540","url":"https:\/\/organicseedshub.com\/products\/cockscomb-red-flower-seeds-celosia-cristata-crested-celosia-for-planting","provider":"OrganicSeedsHub","version":"1.0","type":"link"}