Chinese Pteris Pinnate Cockscomb (Celosia Spicata) Seeds produce striking, feathery plume-like flowers perfect for home gardens, borders, and containers. Known for their unique texture, bright colors, and easy growth, these Celosia plants add a bold and ornamental touch to any garden or indoor setting.
Features:
- Authentic Celosia Spicata variety
- Produces feathery, plume-like blooms in vibrant colors
- Suitable for gardens, borders, and containers
- Low-maintenance and easy to grow
- Adds ornamental texture and attracts pollinators
Specifications:
- Seed Type: Celosia Spicata (Chinese Pteris Pinnate)
- Plant Type: Annual flowering plant
- Planting Season: Spring after last frost
- USDA Zones: 1011 (can be grown as annuals in cooler zones)
- Light Requirements: Full sun (6+ hours daily)
- Soil Type: Well-draining, fertile soil enriched with organic matter
- Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
- Germination Time: 714 days under warm conditions
- Height: 1224 inches depending on variety
- Bloom Period: Summer to early fall
- Spacing: 812 inches apart
- Care Tips: Fertilize monthly; deadhead spent blooms; provide support for taller varieties
- Propagation: Grown from seeds; ideal for garden beds, borders, and containers
Planting Guide:
- Sow seeds on the soil surface or lightly cover in a well-draining seed-starting mix.
- Maintain soil temperatures around 7075F for optimal germination.
- Thin seedlings to 812 inches apart once true leaves appear.
- Transplant into garden beds, borders, or containers after seedlings are strong.
- Provide full sun, moderate watering, and monthly fertilization for vibrant, long-lasting blooms.