Interesting Notes about Cockscomb:

PanAmerican Seed offers you two distinctive types of C. plumosa our shorter Ice Cream series and mid-height First Flame series to create a winning lineup that meets your bedding and landscape celosia needs.

Plug crop time: 3 to 4 weeks
Transplant to finish:8 to 10 weeks

• Excellent, brightly colored Summer crop finishes 10 to 14 days earlier than competing varieties to reduce production costs.
• Branches like a regular C. plumosa to produce full blooms.
• Uniform across all colors for a fuller look in containers.
• Ideal for Asian and southern markets.
• Makes great border plants; also good in containers.

Model for the series features outstanding, bright color and great habit fits well with Red and Yellow. color holds very well in sun/high light levels.

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Thrives in full sun and rich, well-drained soils.
Soil needs to be moist but not wet.
Water during dry periods. Average fertilization required.
Bloom Time: Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer