Detailed close-up of Orange Peach celosia on a white background.
A close-up of the Orange Peach Cockscomb blooms.
Celosia Seeds, Orange Peach
Detailed close-up of Orange Peach celosia on a white background.
A close-up of the Orange Peach Cockscomb blooms.
Celosia Seeds, Orange Peach

Celosia Seeds,
Orange Peach

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Description

Beautiful orange color on short plants! These can produce large heads that sometimes reach 8-12" across, although this varies. A perfect bedding plant that adds vibrant orange color to any garden. Even the smallest spaces can fit in a few of these.

Growing Tips: Sow seeds in place after frost. Cover lightly in fine, moist soil, and keep warm until germination. Grow plants in full sun.

Plant Details

Botanical Name
Celosia argentea cristata
Life Cycle
Annual
Sun Requirement
Full sun
Days to Germinate
14–21
Planting Depth
⅛ in.
Plant Spacing
10 in.
Ideal Temperature
60–95°F
Frost Hardy
No

When to Grow

Wait until your last frost has passed, then sow Orange Peach right where it will grow. Sow on the surface or barely cover with about 1/8 inch of fine, moist soil, firm it for good contact, and keep it warm at 70-75 F until it sprouts in 14 to 21 days. Do not plant too early while the weather is still cold. Give the short plants 10 inches of space in full sun.

How to Sow and Plant

  • Seeds germinate in 14-21 days.
  • Surface sow seeds and cover with a layer of soil, making sure that seeds are well covered, as light inhibits germination.
  • Direct sow in place after last frost or start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost.
  • Ideal germination temperature is 65-70 F.

How to Grow

  • Celosia can handle a wide range of soil and they appreciate full sun.
  • Space 9-12 inches apart. Plants range in height from dwarf to 3.5 feet tall depending on variety.
  • While the plants are considered drought-tolerant, keep them well-watered during germination and establishment as water stress can cause premature blooming.
  • Cut flower growers should pinch the main growing stem when plants reach 12 inches tall to encourage multiple branching versus single chunky stems.

PESTS/SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

  • Typically pest-free, though aphids may be a problem but can be treated with organic insecticidal soap.
  • This warm weather-loving plant may suffer from botrytis and rot if consistently exposed to temperatures cooler than 60 F and high humidity. Space plants farther apart to promote better air circulation and do not plant too early when the weather is still cold.

How to Save Seeds

  • Flowers are mostly self-pollinating, but insects can cross-pollinate different varieties. In order to prevent errant insect pollination, separate different varieties by 1/4 mile.
  • Save seeds when flower heads have turned brown; just place heads in a paper bag and shake seeds free.
  • Keep seeds in a cool, dry dark place.
  • Seeds remain viable for 3-5 years when stored properly.

FAQ

How large are the flower heads?

They can be large, sometimes reaching 8 to 12 inches across, although this varies. Orange Peach carries its vibrant orange color on short plants. It is a perfect bedding plant, and even the smallest spaces can fit in a few.

How deep should I plant the seed?

About 1/8 inch at the most. Celosia seed is fine and germinates best with light reaching it, so barely cover it rather than burying it. Space plants 10 inches apart in full sun.

Is cockscomb an old garden flower?

A very old one. The family is believed to have come out of Africa, the flowers were beloved in Victorian England as a cut flower, and Thomas Jefferson grew celosia in his own flower beds.
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