A guide on how to grow Cockscomb flower

Actually this plant is an annual addition to the flower bed, which is commonly named for the red variety similarly colored to the cock’s comb on a rooster’s head. This flower called Cockscomb, which is also known as Celosia cristata, is traditionally grown in the red variety, also blooms in orange, yellow, pink and white. These particular flowers are versatile in height, and they sometimes remain as short as a few inches while others grow to a few feet. Although the irregular growth habits of this flower can lead to surprises in the garden. This flower can add color to a rock garden. The Cockscomb Celosia flower can also be dried and used in indoor arrangements. Another name for Cockscomb flower is plume celosia (Celosia plumosa). This particular flower is actually useful in the garden borders or it can be planted between taller plants in the garden to add a spike of color near the ground level. The Cockscomb flower is a native to many of the world’s warm, equatorial regions, this particular flower will be a feather in your cap when it comes to great-looking indoor gardens. This particular plant is really ready to impress with its bright, unusual flowers.

Steps on how to grow Cockscomb flower

Taking a step to grow Cockscomb flower is an interesting garden chore that can brighten the flower bed with shades of golden yellow, traditional red, peach and purple. Without been told both specimens really offer long-lasting flowers for brilliant colors in the garden. Also they are heat loving and they are drought tolerant.
This flower need to be grown in full sun, this will make them to grow taller. Although Cockscomb can still be grown in partial sun. Also pinching back the first bloom on these flowers can really cause branching and a more abundant display of flowers on each Cockscomb plant.
Make sure you plant the seedlings in a rich, well draining soil that has warmed in late spring. Also seedlings may be grown indoors or purchased. If you are actually living in warm areas you can sow the tiny seeds directly into the flower bed. If you are in farther north make sure that the soil has warmed before planting, if you allow the Cockscomb plant to get a chill it can cause summer flowering to cease or not happen. Also leaving the seedlings too long in a crowded cell packs may have the same result.