Celosia argentea cristata Annual members of the Amaranth family, native to the southern hemisphere where they plague farmers as weeds. The ornamental kinds are placed in their own subspecies (cristata), which is further divided into groups of flower types-- Cristata (cockscombs), Plumosa (feathery plumes), and Spicata (wheat or spiked plumes). These plants thrive on heat. Space 12-18" apart for continuous cutting, or as close as 6x6" if harvesting as a single cut. Seeds need light and warmth for germination. Seeds Per Packet: 100 Seeds Per Gram: 840
Coral Collage NEW FOR 2025! These grow big crests in coral shades with branches tipped by lavender/coral spikes. A diverse mix derived from ‘Temple Bells’ x ‘Pink Flamingo’ and selected for plants with a pink-orange palette that combine traits from each. Tall plants reach 36-48” and branch without pinching, though pinching may provide longer stems for cutt... pricing and more
info...
Crystal Beauty NEW FOR 2024! A vigorous crested type with iridescent peachy/sherry combs forming 2-4” wide heads atop upright stems, 3-4’ tall. Well branched plants with many sturdy stems. pricing and more
info...
Flamingo Feather This is the spicata subspecies, making 24-30" stems topped with hot pink "feather" spikes. Bold in the bed or the bouquet. pricing and more
info...
Sylphid A plumosa type with lemon-lime yellow feathery heads, 2-3' tall with plumes approaching 6" long. Good straight stems, and a color that mixes well with others. pricing and more
info...
Temple Bells Cut flower folks call these "brains," which can be a little unnerving for the uninitiated, so the name 'Temple Bells' seems a soothing counterview on these aggregated cockscombs. Stout vigorous plants 30-36" tall, branching, the heads 4-8" in diameter. pricing and more
info...
