Start indoors
Sow 6–8 weeks ahead in 72-cell trays, barely covered; the seed needs light and 70–80°F to sprout.
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Celosia argentea cristata
90 - 120Days to maturity
A seed worth growing
Crystal Beauty Celosia Seed
About this variety
Shimmering peach-to-champagne cockscombs.
Crystal Beauty has fan-shaped combs 1 1/2–4" wide in peach with hints of pink and gold, and a sparkle in the light.
Upright, clean stems on branching, even plants make harvest easy, and each plant gives several stems. The breeder does not allow seed of this variety to be saved for resale.
Plants grow 36–48" tall and flower about 90–120 days from sowing. Open-pollinated.
Specs
- Packet: 50 seeds
- Average 40,600 seeds per oz.
- Plant height: 36–48"
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$6.95
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Know before you sow
Quick Facts
Growing times vary with weather, soil and local conditions.
Growing guide
From seed to harvestPlant out warm
Set plants 6–12" apart after frost; cold or short days can trigger early flowering.
Pinch for more stems
Nip the tip at 6–12" tall, especially crested and plume types.
Cut fresh or dry
Harvest when heads are full and stems firm below the flower; strip leaves and hang to dry.
Growing Information
Days to germination
About 8–14 days with the mix at 70–80°F (21–27°C). Water from below or mist gently so the seed and mix are not washed around.
Starting transplants (recommended)
Sow in 72-cell trays or similar containers 6–8 weeks before planting out. The seed needs light to sprout, so cover it with only a dusting of mix. Grow the seedlings on at 63–68°F (17–20°C), harden them off and plant out once frost danger has passed.
Direct sowing
Practical only where the growing season is long: sow 1/8" deep after the last frost.
Avoid early flowering
Cold spells and days shorter than about 12 hours can push young plants to flower too soon, so do not set them out too early.
Pinching
Pinching is optional for some types but gives more stems and more even flower size; it is strongly advised for crested and plume types. When plants are 6–12" tall, nip out the growing tip with your fingers or clean scissors.
Light
Full sun.
Plant height
36–48".
Plant spacing
6–12" apart.
Hardiness
Grown as an annual.
Stem length
From about 12" to 48", depending on the variety.
Harvest, fresh or dried
Cut when the flower head is fully formed and the stem feels firm just below it. For drying, cut at the same stage, strip off all the leaves and hang the stems upside down somewhere dark and airy.
Vase life and storage
About 7–14 days in the vase. Hold cut stems at 36–41°F (2–5°C).
Soil
Moist, fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter, ideally at pH 6.0–7.0.
Uses
A long-lasting cut flower, fresh or dried, and a colorful plant for beds, borders and containers.
Scientific name
Celosia argentea cristata
Other names
Cockscomb, plume celosia, wheat celosia.
Packet
50 seeds.
Seeds per oz.
About 40,600 on average.
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