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Head Shaped Orange Cockscomb Seeds

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$7.79

Seeds for your next garden project, with planting guidance to help you get started.

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Growing at a Glance

Plan your sowing with the light, space and growing conditions this flower needs.

Plant Height 12-18 inVariety-specific habit
Light Requirement Bright Indirect Light, Partial Shade
Planting Season SpringFollow local frost dates
USDA Zone Zone 2~12Selected for USA gardens
Germination 7-21 DaysKeep evenly moist
Days to Maturity 70-120 DaysVariety dependent
Plant Spacing 8-18 inAllow healthy airflow
Growing Difficulty EasyGrowing support available

Flower Performance

Picture this variety in your garden, from its flower colors to when it blooms.

Flower Color Orange
Bloom Period Summer, Fall, Until Frost
Life Cycle AnnualAnnual, biennial or perennial
Garden Use Borders, Containers, Cut Flowers, Pollinator Gardens, BedsBest-fit garden settings
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About this seed

Why gardeners choose this variety

Head shaped orange cockscomb (Celosia cristata) is an annual featuring brain-like, convoluted orange flower heads. Plants have green leaves. Reaches 12–18 inches tall. Blooms from summer to fall.

Key features

What makes it stand out

  • Textured flower heads create a sculptural accent.
  • Leafy upright stems bring body to seasonal displays.
  • Orange tones give the flowers a warm accent.
Perfect for

Best garden uses

  • Sunny flower beds
  • Container accents
  • Fresh and dried arrangements
Growing tips

A stronger start

  • Start seeds in a clean, free-draining mix with steady warmth.
  • Give seedlings strong light and keep the mix moist without waterlogging.
  • Acclimatize young plants gradually before planting out after frost.
  • Water at soil level and leave room for air to move between plants.
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Ryan Nelson
Hardy and low maintenance

I planted these in my summer garden, they thrived in the heat and humidity. Orange flowers are vibrant and unique, no pest issues at all. They self-seed nicely, so I’ll have them again next year.

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Megan Adams
Stunning orange cockscomb blooms

These cockscomb seeds grew into beautiful plants with bright orange, head-shaped flowers that look like velvet. They bloom for months, are easy to grow, and make great cut flowers for dried arrangements.

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