Celway Mix Celosia Seeds - Celosia, 20 seeds

Quantity: 20 Seeds / pack

Celway Mix celosia produces velvety, crested cockscomb-type blooms in a mix of bright colors. A heat-loving annual that flowers from summer until frost, it makes a bold bedding display and excellent dried flowers.

Why choose our seeds?

• Velvety, crested cockscomb blooms in a mix of colors
• Heat-loving annual that flowers from summer until frost
• Bold bedding color and long-lasting dried flowers

How to grow Celway Mix Celosia seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Start 6-8 weeks before the last frost.
• Outdoors: Sow after the last frost, once the soil has warmed.

Prepare Your Materials

• Seed-starting trays or pots (if indoors)
• Well-draining potting mix
• Humidity dome or plastic wrap to hold moisture
• Spray bottle for misting

Sowing the Seeds

• Sow on the surface or cover only very lightly — light aids germination.
• Keep the mix evenly moist; let it dry slightly between waterings to avoid damping off.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Bright light.
• Temperature: 72-80°F (22-27°C).
• Humidity: A plastic cover over the tray helps hold moisture until germination.

Germination

• 8-14 days.
• Grow on in bright, warm conditions; seedlings are prone to damping off, so avoid overwatering.

Transplanting

• After all danger of frost has passed.
• Harden off before planting out.
• 8-12 inches apart.

Care Tips

• Sun: Full sun — at least 6-8 hours of direct sun for the biggest, brightest heads.
• Water: Keep evenly moist until established; then water moderately — established plants handle short dry spells.
• Fertilizer: Feed lightly; avoid excess nitrogen, which favors foliage over flowers.
• Pinch cockscomb types when 8-12 inches tall to encourage branching and more uniform heads; hang cut stems upside down for two weeks to dry.

Bloom Time:

Summer until frost; first flowers appear roughly 60-90 days after sowing.