Add a touch of velvety drama to your garden with our Carmine Cockscomb seeds. This unique heirloom, also known as Celosia, is famous for its fascinating, brain-like flower heads with a soft, velvety texture. The 'Nana Jessica' variety boasts a stunning, rich carmine red color on compact plants, making it a perfect choice for the front of a border or for adding a "wow" factor to container arrangements. The blooms are incredibly long-lasting and are excellent for both fresh and dried floral work.

⭐ What you'll love

• Unique, velvety, brain-like flower heads in a brilliant carmine red.
• An exceptional and long-lasting cut flower for both fresh and dried bouquets.
• A compact, dwarf variety that is perfect for edging and container gardens.
• A tough, heat-loving annual that provides continuous color all summer long.

🌿 Seed details

• Plant Name: Carmine Cockscomb (Celosia cristata 'Nana Jessica')
• Seed Quantity: Approx. 25 seeds
• Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
• Lifecycle: Annual
• Height: 10-12 inches
• Days to Maturity: 70-90 days
• USDA Zone: 2-11
• Origin: American Grown

🌱 Growing instructions

• Sowing: Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost for best results.
• Depth: Press seeds into the surface of the soil, as they need light to germinate. Do not cover.
• Germination: Keep soil warm (70-75°F) and moist. Germination takes 14-21 days.
• Spacing: Transplant seedlings outdoors after the danger of frost has passed, spacing them 9-12 inches apart.
• Light Requirement: Full Sun.
• Soil: Prefers rich, well-draining soil.

✅ Our seed packets

• Professionally designed and made.
• Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
• Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
• Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
• Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
• Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!

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