Celosia cristata Seeds - Cockscomb (SUMMER) کلغہ

Celosia cristata, commonly known as Cockscomb, is a distinctive ornamental Celosia valued for its broad, crested and velvety flower heads.

The unusual comb-shaped blooms create a bold architectural display and remain attractive for a long period, making them excellent for borders, containers and both fresh and dried flower arrangements.

Key Features

• Botanical group: Celosia argentea var. cristata

• Common name: Cockscomb / Crested Celosia

• Distinctive crested flower heads

• Velvety rooster-comb appearance

• Bright colourful blooms

• Upright bushy growth habit

• Fast-growing warm-season plant

• Long summer flowering period

• Excellent for beds and borders

• Suitable for pots and grow bags

• Excellent for mass planting

• Suitable for fresh cut flowers

• Excellent for dried flower arrangements

• Full sun

• Easy to grow from seed

• SUMMER flowering plant

Recommended Grow Bags

G-11 Grow Bag – 11 × 10 inch

Suitable for growing one compact Cockscomb plant.

G-12 Grow Bag – 12 × 12 inch

Recommended for one healthy, well-developed Celosia cristata plant.

G-24 Grow Bag – 24 × 12 inch

Excellent for growing several plants together for a bold and colourful Cockscomb display.

Recommended Soil / Potting Mix

Use:

60% Bhalu Mitti / Sandy Soil + 30% GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost + 10% Cocopeat

The growing medium should be:

Loose, fertile and well-draining.

Avoid:

• Heavy compact soil

• Poor drainage

• Continuous waterlogging

Growing Instructions from Seeds

Celosia cristata seeds are very small.

Surface sow or cover only very lightly with fine growing medium.

Do not sow deeply.

Keep the growing medium:

Lightly and consistently moist until germination.

Once seedlings are established and large enough to handle, transplant carefully into their final pots, grow bags or flower beds.

Avoid disturbing the roots unnecessarily during transplanting.

Germination

Seeds generally germinate within:

7–14 days

under suitable warm conditions.

For successful germination:

• Use fresh seeds

• Maintain warm temperatures

• Keep the growing medium lightly moist

• Avoid deep sowing

• Provide bright light

• Maintain good drainage

Plant Spacing

Maintain approximately:

20–30 cm / 8–12 inches between plants

to encourage healthy growth, good airflow and proper development of the large crested flower heads.

Sunlight

Provide:

Full sun

For strong stems, compact growth and better flowering:

6+ hours of direct sunlight daily

is recommended.

Watering

Water regularly while young plants are becoming established.

After establishment:

Water when the upper soil layer begins to dry.

Keep the growing medium moderately moist but well-drained.

Avoid continuous waterlogging.

Feeding

At planting time, mix:

GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost

into the growing medium.

Light balanced feeding during active growth can support healthy plants and larger flower heads.

Avoid excessive nitrogen fertilizer, which may encourage excessive foliage at the expense of flowering.

Related Products

• G-11 Grow Bag – 11 × 10 inch

• G-12 Grow Bag – 12 × 12 inch

• G-24 Grow Bag – 24 × 12 inch

• GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost

• Summer Flower Seeds

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