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The cockscomb flower is an annual addition to the flowerbed, commonly named for the red variety that is colored similar to the cockscomb hanging from his chin. Cockscomb, celosia cristata, traditionally grown in the red variety, also blooms in the colors of yellow, pink, orange and white.
How To Grow Cockscomb
Learning how to grow cockscomb is an interesting garden chore and can brighten the flowerbed with shades of golden yellow, the traditional red, peach and purple. Both specimens offer long-lasting flowers for brilliant colors in the garden. They are heat loving and are somewhat drought tolerant.

Full sun locations allow cockscomb celosia to grow taller. But cockscomb may grow in only partial sun, so it can happily exist when partially shaded by taller plants.

Pinching back the first bloom on these flowers can cause branching and a more abundant display of flowers on each cockscomb plant.

Plant seedlings into rich, well draining soil that has warmed in late spring. Seedlings may be grown indoors or purchased. Those living in warm areas may sow the tiny seeds directly into the flowerbed. In areas farther north, make sure the soil has warmed before planting, as letting the cockscomb plant get a chill can cause summer flowering to cease or not happen. Leaving seedlings too long in crowded cell packs may have the same result.
Name:

Kochia Scoparia

Height:

15 to 36 inches (40 to 90 cm).


Light green, then turn to Red. Hairy flowers that sprout from strap shaped leaf axils.


Growing Regions:

Zones 2 to 10.

Sow Inside: Soak seeds overnight. Use peat pots. Germination time: one to two weeks in the light. Temperature 70°F (21°C). Seven or eight weeks in advance. Transplant outdoors towards the end of spring.

Name:

Kochia Scoparia

Item Code:

B0097

Quantity:

1000 Bulk Seeds

Life Cycle:

Half hardy annual. Hardy annual.

Height:

15 to 36 inches (40 to 90 cm).

Flowers details:


Light green, then turn to Red. Hairy flowers that sprout from strap shaped leaf axils.

Foliage:

Lanceolate. Flattened. Green through to red.

Flowers:

Summer

Growing Regions:

Zones 2 to 10.

Requirements:

Soil pH 6 to 7. Average soil. Drought tolerant. Regular feed.

Light:

Full sunlight.

How to grow

Sow Outside: Surface. Before last frost. Spacing: single plants: 20 to 24 inches (60 to 70 cm); hedging 8 inches (20 cm).

Sow Inside: Soak seeds overnight. Use peat pots. Germination time: one to two weeks in the light. Temperature 70°F (21°C). Seven or eight weeks in advance. Transplant outdoors towards the end of spring.