Celosia 'Supercrest Mix'

Celosia argentea cristata

Velvety Cockscomb Mix

• Striking cockscombs and fans in deep burgundy, magenta, crimson, pumpkin orange, and lemon
• Unique coral-like forms with natural shimmer
• Prolific 90–110 cm plants with long vase life (10–14 days)
• Excellent for cutting, summer heat, and drying
• Combines beautifully with dahlias, zinnias, cosmos, and phlox

Striking velvety cockscombs and coral-like fans in deep burgundy, magenta, crimson, pumpkin orange and lemon yellow. Unique sculptural blooms shimmer in the garden and hold beautifully in the vase for 10–14 days.

Heat-loving and endlessly productive, these vigorous 90–110 cm plants flower from early summer well into autumn. Pinching encourages generous branching and long stems for cutting.

Excellent fresh or dried, with blooms lasting 10–14 days in the vase. Especially beautiful with dahlias, zinnias, cosmos and phlox.

We are delighted to finally reintroduce this mix after believing we had lost the brighter colours during the breeding of Frosted Honeysuckle

Certified Demeter Biodynamic and Certified Organic Seed

SEED COUNT: 100 approx
Germination: Lot#34109 88% Jun 2026

Seed Raising, Growing and Harvest Information

TRANSPLANT (recommended) - Sow 6 weeks before intended transplant date which should be after threat of frost has passed and night time temperatures are consistently above 10°C. Sow 2 seeds per cell  - DO NOT COVER as requires light to germinate- a light sprinkling of vermiculite helps to preserve moisture around the seed without blocking the light. Celosia dislikes root disturbance. Thin to one plant per cell. Pinch when plants are 15-20cm. Succession plant every 4 weeks for continual large quantity of high-quality cut flowers – although one sowing will last the summer.

DIRECT SOW - Sow once soil has warmed to 20C. Sprinkle over soil of a fine tilth. Needs light to germinate so gently press into soil.

HARVEST/VASE LIFE - Harvest when blooms are the desired size – they will continue to increase in size as they head to seed. Strip 2/3 of foliage from stems. Expect a vase life of 10-14 days.  Dries very well. Cut blooms before they begin producing seed and hang upside down in a warm, dark place.