🌺🌿 Plumed Cockscomb – Celosia argentea var. plumosa – 50 Seeds

Grow stunning Plumed Cockscomb (Celosia argentea var. plumosa), known for its unique, feathery flower spikes that add dramatic texture and vibrant color to gardens and floral arrangements. This annual thrives in warm weather, producing tall, plume-like blooms in shades of red, pink, and orange that attract pollinators and brighten any space.

Usage:

• Ornamental garden beds and borders

• Cut flower arrangements and dried flower crafts

• Container gardening and patio decoration

Sowing Time:

• Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or directly outdoors after frost risk passes

Germination Time:

• 7–14 days

Sowing Depth:

• Lightly cover seeds with soil (about 0.5 cm)

Soil Requirements:

• Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter

• pH 6.0–7.0

Sunlight Requirements:

• Full sun (6+ hours daily)

Watering:

• Moderate watering; keep soil moist but not waterlogged

Plant Spacing:

• Thin or transplant seedlings 20–30 cm (8–12 inches) apart

Harvest Time:

• Blooms appear 70–90 days after sowing

Hardiness Zone:

• USDA Zones 9–11 (grown as annual in cooler zones)

Other Benefits:

• Attracts bees and butterflies

• Vibrant, long-lasting blooms perfect for fresh and dried bouquets

• Easy to grow and maintain

Latin Name: Celosia argentea var. plumosa