Celosia Cristata ‘Pink’ (Cockscomb)

Add bold texture and vibrant colour to your garden with Celosia Cristata ‘Pink,’ also known as Cockscomb. This eye-catching annual produces unique crested blooms in bright pink tones, resembling soft velvet fans or coral-like forms. It’s a standout in garden beds, borders, and cut-flower arrangements.

Heat-loving and easy to grow, Celosia thrives in full sun and rewards you with long-lasting blooms throughout the summer. The striking flowers hold their colour beautifully and can also be dried for everlasting arrangements.

Perfect for home gardeners, pollinator-friendly spaces, and cut-flower growers looking for something playful and dramatic.

Grow your own vibrant display from seed and enjoy a season full of texture and colour.

Minimum Seed Count: 50
Days to Maturity: 90–100 days
Life Cycle: Annual
Height: 12–18 inches
Spread: 8–12 inches
Light: Full sun

Indoor Sowing (Head Start)

When: 4–6 weeks before last frost
How: Sow seeds on the surface of seed-starting mix and lightly press into the soil. Cover very lightly with fine soil or vermiculite (about 1/8 inch). Keep soil warm and evenly moist.
Light: Provide bright light after germination.
Transplant: After hardening off, transplant outdoors once frost danger has passed, spacing plants 8–12 inches apart.