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Celosia Seeds - Cristata Dwarf Mix

Fan-shaped flowers add an exotic flair to the garden

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About the Variety

Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Edible
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Microgreens

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Celosia cristata

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

SEED TYPE

  • Heirloom Seed
  • Open Pollinated Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer through Fall

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 60 to 90 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 6 to 10 inches

COLOR

  • Mixed

Grow Heirloom Celosia - Plant Cristata Dwarf Mix Celosia Seeds

Celosia Cristata, commonly known as Cockscomb, as the flowers resemble the head on a rooster. This unique bloom will grace your borders in shades of red, pink and yellow. An all-around useful plant - its blooms stand up beautifully as a cut flower and both the leaves and young flowers are edible!

  • • Explosion of color to set your garden apart
  • • Large, vivid blooms with a fun unusual shape, awesome conversation starter
  • • Summer Blooming; Excellent for cut flowers

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 8 to 10 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 1,097 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 39,948 Up to 625 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 159,792 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Celosia Planting Guide to learn more.

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    Celosia Seeds - Cristata Dwarf Mix FAQs

    What is Cristata Dwarf Mix Celosia also known as?

    Cristata Dwarf Mix Celosia is also known as Plumed Cockscomb and Silver Cockscomb.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 3.0 / 5 from 2 reviews.

    I was so excited about these but never had anything come up!

    Madison 1/5

    Celosia Seeds - Cristata Dwarf Mix

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