Celosia Cockscomb Orange Queen Improved

Celosia, Cockscomb Orange Queen Improved,Celosia argentea cristata,50 seeds avg.

Soft orange combs borne on sturdy stems. Branching habit. Thrives in hot and dry conditions.

Planting Tips:

• A warm-season tender annual that prefers full sun.
• Plant outdoors after danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed.
• Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before planting date or cast seeds directly in the garden.
• Do not cover seeds with soil.
• Allow 5-10 days to germinate.
• Space plants 6-12 apart in the garden.
• Grows to 36-40 tall.
• Pinch when 10″ tall to establish a more robust, branching plant.
• 90-120 days to bloom.

Keep the Blooms Coming:

• Harvest the flowers when mature for fresh or dried use.
• Make the cut at the base of the stem.
• Hang to dry.