cockscomb, celosia

This eye catching, old-fashioned bedding plant family has been significantly improved to offer bold, jewel-toned color all through fall. Choose from feathery plume types and cockscomb or “brain-like” flower types on compact plants with green to burgundy red foliage. Celosia provide vivid color all growing season in sunny gardens and containers. Excellent as a cut or everlasting flower in dried arrangements and bouquets. Shop varieties available now.

Grow in sunny areas, well-drained, amended soil. Feed with a slow release fertilizer, Osmocote® or Plant-tone®. Follow label instructions. Deadhead as needed. Mulch 2″ to suppress weeds, retain moisture and protect against extremes of soil temperature.