Celosia, Cockscomb, Cramers Lemon Lime

Celosia, Cockscomb Cramers Lemon LimeCelosia argentea cristata,100 seeds avg.

Beautiful, lemon lime, crested-type flowers. Blooms prolifically on well-branched plants. Bred for its drying qualities. Thrives in hot and dry conditions.

Planting Tips:

• A warm-season tender annual that prefers full sun.
• Plant outdoors after danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed.
• Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before planting date or cast seeds directly in the garden.
• Do not cover seeds with soil.
• Allow 7-14 days to germinate.
• Space plants 6-12 apart in the garden.
• Grows to 36-48 tall.
• Pinch when 10 tall to establish a more robust, branching plant.
• 90-120 days to bloom.

Harvesting Tips:

• Harvest the flowers when mature for fresh or dried use.
• Make the cut at the base of the stem.
• Hang to dry.