Dwarf Cockscomb
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Celosia cristata is a common garden ornamental plant
Annual. Mixed. 30 cm high.
Cockscomb blooms with a compacted crested head 2-5 inches across, on leafy stems that are 12-28 inches long. The flower’s name is suggestive of a rooster’s comb. The Cockscomb flower blooms from late summer through late fall.
The exact origins of Cockscomb in the wild are unknown, though some assign the geographical origins to the dry slopes of Africa and India as well as the dry rocky regions of both North and South America.
Sow in place.
Use
Balcony & Courtyard, Edges, Cut flower, Urban garden, Baskets & Containers, Indoor Plant
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Description
Annual. Mixed. 30 cm high.
Flowering
| Flower colour | Mixed |
|---|---|
| Flowering period | October, November, December, Autumn |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Celosia argentea var. cristata nana |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Annual |
When to plant?
| Sowing period | January, February, March, October, November, December, Autumn, Winter |
|---|---|
| Average germination (%) | 70 |
| Seeds per gram | 1428 |
Where to plant?
| Type of use | Balcony & Courtyard, Edges, Cut flower, Urban garden, Baskets & Containers, Indoor Plant |
|---|---|
| Exposure | Sun |
| Soil pH | Alkaline |
| Soil type | Light, Potting mix |
| Soil moisture | Fresh to moist |
| Hardiness | No drought resistant, Half-hardy (tolerates temperatures down to 0ºC) |
| Climate zone | Tropical, Warm areas |
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