Celosia, Cockscomb, Higyoku Green Stem

Celosia ‘Higyoku Green Stem’, Celosia cristata – 50 seeds avg.

Vibrant red combs are suspended atop sturdy green stems. Cockscomb heads resemble sea coral. 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 7-14 days to germinate.
• Space plants 6-12 apart in the garden.
• Grows to 36 tall.
• Pinch when 10 tall to establish a more robust, branching plant.
• 90-120 days to bloom.

Harvesting Tips:

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