1000seeds/gram
English name£ºCommon Cockscomb
Latin name:Celosia cristata
Crested-type flowers bloom prolifically on well-branched plants. Center blooms reached 4-5" across with many smaller, more versatile side stems. Center stem can be pinched but side stems grow tall and straight even when center bloom is not pinched. With approximately 15-20 stems per plant, these Cramer varieties prove to be workhorses in the garden. Wonderful, velvety texture and interesting shape that routinely intrigues. Ht. 30-36". Avg. 30,000 seeds/oz.
DAYS TO GERMINATION: 8-14 days at 70-80¡ãF (21-27¡ãC)
SOWING: Indoors - 6-8 weeks before last frost. Outdoors - After danger of frost has passed.
LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun.
PLANT HEIGHT: Varies.
PLANT SPACING: 6-12".
HARDINESS ZONES: Annual.
HARVEST: Flowers fully developed. Hang to dry.
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