Celosia, Cockscomb Seed ( Annual )
Celosia is a garden standout in any well-drained soil. You may direct-sow the seeds when the ground warms up in spring, or begin them indoors about 4 weeks before the last frost date for an even earlier start.
They need full sun, and will begin to explode with blooms as the summer weather sets in.
LET786 Xantippe ( Celosia cristata )
Xantippe has 2 1/2" to 3" long and 3/4" wide spear shaped flowers comprised of hundreds of composite florets above substantive, dark blue/green foliage. It starts pale pink and matures to silver. It is a terrific filler for bouquets and nice and full in the garden.
This Celosia has a beautiful colour that varies from white/cream to pink. Also perfect to use as cut flower and as bee and butterfy attractor. Deer resistant. Tender annual. Height: 24-30 inches.
LET803 Dracula ( Celosia cristata )
A novelty Celosia that is a first-of-its-kind showing off one big, 6 to 7", flower on top of each plant. In the greenhouse, combs are red and foliage is green with some red. Outdoors, foliage is darker and more purple-tones and comb is darker purple. Unusual shaped and eye-catching color adds drama to landscapes, gardens and containers. Annual.
Height: 8-16". Spread: 8-12".
SF224 Cramer's Lemon Lime ( Celosia cristata )
Attention-getting texture and appearance. Striking lime green.
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.
LET751 Flamma Orange ( Celosia cristata )
2022 AAS Ornamental Winner. Flamma is coming in hot! Get ready to bring some fiery orange color to your garden with Flamma ("The Flame") celosia. This compact variety has numerous branches, each with a strong flower plume, as well as secondary blooms, which give a long show of color in the garden. AAS Judges were impressed with the superior garden performance and how well it stood up to hot, humid, and rainy conditions during the trial season. Not only does Flamma have exceptional heat tolerance but also stuns with its early flowers that won’t fade. Whether you decide to grow this in beds or in containers (it was trialed in both) you will have a great show of orange color all season long. Grows 9-11 inches tall.
LET372 Fireglow ( Celosia cristata )
AAS winner. A tall celosia that makes for excellent cuflowers and great visual effect in the garden. Huge combs as large as 8"x6" of intensely bright, cardinal-red are borne on very sturdy stems. A spectacular variety when grown in mass and gorgeous as cut flowers. 36" tall.
LET373 Ice Cream Mix ( Celosia plumosa )
A versatile mix with outstanding flower quality and strong sales appeal. Compact habit growing only twelve inches tall, good basal branching and excellent tolerance to heat allow Ice Cream Mix to display its winning ways in borders, edging and containers. Mixture consists of Banana, Cherry, Mango, Orange, Peach, and Strawberry.
LET375 Kosmo Pink Celosia ( Celosia spicata )
The first spicata bred for 6-8" pots, stately, multiple thick delightful pink spikes, large dark green leaves, fast crop, pelleted seed for easy germination. Grows only 8 inches tall.
LET396 Jessica Orange ( Celosia cristata )
For a rather exotic looking annual, start some Jessica Orange in the early spring, and enjoy its long bloom season and vibrant colors. This is a short Cockscomb variety, only growing about six inches tall and it is used as a bedding plant or in containers.
Cockscomb is definitely unique and has interesting wavy crests of fused flower stalks. Many people dry these unique blooms, and they are used in dried floral crafts and are considered to be everlastings.
LET399 Glitters Orange ( Celosia cristata )
Easy to grow and produce blooms usually within 90 days of starting the flowers seeds! This dwarf variety is excellent in the hot, full sun border and performs wonderfully in hot, humid climates. Celosia is also known as Woolflower and Plume Plant, which are descriptive of the erect feathery, plume-like heads of flowers. This Plume Plant is brilliant orange and gives a dazzling display of color.
A compact variety, grows about 6" tall.
LET401 Jessica Mix ( Celosia cristata )
You are sure to have people ask about your flowers when you grow this mix and plant them in your front border! Flowers are so exotic and brilliant in their color. This mix of flower seeds will produce colors of yellow, orange, and red. A low-growing variety so it's well-suited for the front of the border or containers.
A compact variety, grows about 6" tall.
JB223 Fresh Look Red ( Celosia cristata )
2004 AAS Flower Winner Gold Medal. Fresh Look Red performs like a fresh floral arrangement all summer. Thriving in the summer heat and humidity with drought or rainy conditions, Fresh Look Red decorates a garden or patio container with rosy red plumes. It won the coveted Gold Medal for its consistent performance with minimal maintenance and pest-free growth. Fresh Look Red covers up spent plumes by producing new foliage and blooms. The plant always looks fresh, needing no grooming.
When grown in the full sun, Fresh Look Red plants mature at 12 to 18 inches tall and spread 12 to 20 inches. The central plume can be 8 to 10 inches tall and 5 inches wide. Like all Celosia plumosa, the flowers can be cut and dried for everlasting homemade bouquets.
Fresh Look Red is also the recipient of the Fleuroselect Gold Medal award for performance in European trials.
LET844 Fresh Look Orange ( Celosia cristata )
Fleuroselect winner. Fresh Look Orange performs like a fresh floral arrangement all summer. Thriving in the summer heat and humidity with drought or rainy conditions, Fresh Look Orange decorates a garden or patio container with gleaming standout orange plumes. Valued for its consistent performance with minimal maintenance and pest-free growth. Fresh Look Orange covers up spent plumes by producing new foliage and blooms. The plant always looks fresh, needing no grooming.
When grown in the full sun, Fresh Look Orange plants mature at 12 to 18 inches tall and spread 12 to 20 inches. The central plume can be 8 to 10 inches tall and 5 inches wide. Like all Celosia plumosa, the flowers can be cut and dried for everlasting homemade bouquets.
JB244 Fresh Look Yellow ( Celosia cristata )
2004 AAS Flower Winner. Fresh Look Yellow offers season-long garden color with minimal care. The golden yellow plumes are produced in abundance, at times covering the plant. The central plume can be 9 inches tall and 6 inches wide. Fresh Look Yellow grows numerous side shoots, which cover mature blooms, eliminating the need for deadheading. When grown in a full-sun garden, Fresh Look Yellow attains a height of about 12 to 17 inches and spreads 12 to 15 inches. Plants exhibit heat, humidity, and severe weather tolerance.
Like all Celosia plumosa, flowers can be cut for arrangements or dried as an everlasting bouquet. Fresh Look Yellow is perfect for busy gardeners who want summer-long flower color on carefree plants.
SF317 New Look ( Celosia cristata )
The New Look Celosia is an All-American Selection winner and customer favorite for its uniquely beautiful look it brings to the garden. This variety produces large, glowing red plumes and dark bronze foliage that is absolutely stunning! The New Look has a bushy, basal branching habit. Annual.
Height: 15".
SF228 Chief Persimmon ( Celosia cristata )
Bred for cut-flower production.
Sturdy plants with strong stems. Deep apricot heads may reach 7" across. Great fresh or dried. Ht. 36-40".
SF226 Chief Gold ( Celosia cristata )
Bred for cut-flower production.
Sturdy plants with strong stems. Sunny, golden yellow heads may reach 7" across. Great fresh or dried. Ht. 36-40".
IM046 Flamingo Feather Celosia ( Celosia spicata )
If you like to dry flowers, start Celosia Spicata seeds for a spectacular annual that makes lovely everlasting blooms! This flower features attractive long stems of bi-colored rose and deep pink flower spikes.
Grows about 32" tall.