Celosia Cramer's Series Seeds – Heirloom Sprouted Cockscomb Cut Flower Classic
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$4.99
SKU: GS-8798-CEL-HZ
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- Organicly grown
- Non GMO
Description
Celosia 'Cramer's Series' (Celosia argentea var. cristata), developed by cut flower pioneer Ralph Cramer, is an iconic open-pollinated heirloom series celebrated for its prolific productivity, striking colors, and versatile stem quality. Growing into branching, heavy-yielding plants 30 to 36 inches tall, it produces abundant stems topped with compact, velvety brain-crested heads with distinct textured, feather-like sprouts crowning the tops. Available in distinct color strains including Burgundy, Rose, Yellow, Pink, and Amazon maroon, Cramer's Celosia is engineered for field cut flower production and dried botanical work. Its unique sprouted comb structures add dramatic textural interest, rich color saturation, and classic cottage garden charm to fresh bouquets and everlasting floral arrangements.
Specifications
- Plant Name: Celosia 'Cramer's Series' / Cramer's Cockscomb (Celosia argentea var. cristata)
- Cultivar Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
- Plant Class: Warm-Season Annual Cut Flower / Amaranth Family (Amaranthaceae)
- Color: Available in Burgundy, Rose, Yellow, Pink, Amazon maroon shades
- Plant Characteristics: Branching upright bushy habit (30–36 inches tall / 75–90 cm), abundant mini-crested cockscomb heads, slender sturdy stems, high productivity, excellent dried flower quality
- Suitable Space: Dedicated cut flower beds, vegetable garden borders, raised garden rows, cottage gardens
- Season: Summer through Autumn Harvest (Warm Season, ~80–90 Days to Maturity)
- Best Time for Sowing (Zone 6b): Start seeds indoors late March to April in plug trays 4 to 6 weeks prior to transplanting (sow 0.125 inches deep with bottom heat 21–24°C / 70–75°F; light aids germination). Transplant outdoors late May to June once soil temperatures exceed 15°C (60°F), frost risk completely passed. Space seedlings 9 to 12 inches apart in rows 12 to 18 inches apart.
- Sunlight: Full Sun (6+ hours direct sunlight daily required for optimum stem yield)
- Watering Needs: Low to Moderate (drought-tolerant once established; requires well-drained soil, avoiding waterlogged roots)
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