Celosia Seeds – Rooster Pink

About the Variety

Also known as coxcomb, Celosia Rooster Pink is an audacious, eye-catching variety with magenta-pink crested blooms that resemble rooster combs, making a dramatic statement in gardens and floral arrangements. The bold, velvety combs sit atop sturdy, unbranched stems, making it an ideal choice for cut flower production. With its reliable growth and high yield, it thrives best in warm conditions and will add a standout architectural element to your planting scheme.

Key Features

Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Container Friendly, Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Fast Growing, Easy to Grow, Perfect for Cut Flowers, Perfect for Borders, Perfect for Dried Flowers, Edible, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Microgreens

Plant Details

Planting Information

Planting Guide

When to Plant

Start indoors 6-8 weeks before your final frost date, using a seed starting mix or kit.

Where to Plant

Celosia does it’s best when it’s in Full Sun. Rich, well-draining, moist soil – with lots of compost, are the best conditions for this plant.

How to Plant

Celosia seeds require light to germinate, so be careful not to cover them when planting. Learn more about germination light requirements here. Sow seeds directly onto the surface of your seed starting formula, but do not cover, they need light to germinate. Keep temperatures at a consistent 70-75° F and sprouts will emerge in 7-10 days. When seedlings emerge, ensure they get plenty of sunlight – thinning to 1 seedling per cell when they develop two leaves. Do not transplant to the garden until well after the final frost: above 65° F during the day and 50° F at night, otherwise, you’ll experience stunted growth. Space about 9 – 12 inches apart.

How to Care for

Keep Celosia well watered, especially during dry period without natural rainfall. Pinching back the first bloom will encourage branching and bushier growth. Remove the plants after they die back in the fall.