200Pcs Mixed Celosia Seeds for Planting, Crested Velvety Fan-Shaped Blooms Heat-Loving Annual, Non-GMO for Home Garden Borders and Containers

Celosia cristata, commonly known as crested cockscomb, is a heat-loving annual prized for its distinctive velvety blooms . Flowers form in unique fan-shaped crests resembling coral or brain-like structures, appearing in a range of colors . Plants grow 12-24 inches tall with upright habit . Blooms appear from summer through fall, attracting bees and other pollinators. Excellent for fresh arrangements and hold their color when dried . Thrives in full sun with well-drained soil. Heat and drought tolerant once established . Hardy annual in all zones; does not tolerate frost. Growing Instructions: Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow after frost danger. Sow seeds on surface—press gently but do not cover deeply, as light aids germination . Maintain 70-80°F; germination 7-14 days . Transplant after frost, space 8-12 inches apart in full sun. Pinch young plants to encourage branching .