Celosia cristata hot pink frilly brain flower seeds for unique ornamental displays

Add vibrant, eye-catching color to your garden with Celosia Cristata Hot Pink Seeds, a unique ornamental variety producing frilly, brain-shaped blooms in brilliant hot pink. Perfect for borders, flower beds, and container gardens, this celosia variety provides height, texture, and long-lasting summer color.

Its unusual, textured flowers make it a standout in ornamental displays, mixed garden plantings, and cut flower arrangements.

Features

• Hot pink, frilly “brain” shaped flowers
• Adds unique texture and height to ornamental gardens
• Ideal for borders, containers, and flower beds
• Long-lasting summer flowering period
• Easy to grow and low-maintenance
• Excellent for cut flowers and garden displays

Specifications

• Botanical Name: Celosia cristata
• Type: Annual
• Flower Color: Hot Pink
• Light Requirements: Full Sun
• Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained soil
• Bloom Season: Summer to Early Fall
• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 9–11
• Plant Height: 12–36 inches (1–3 feet)
• Plant Spacing: 12–18 inches apart
• Germination Time: 10–15 days
• Planting Depth: Lightly cover seeds with soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Ideal Growing Season: Spring planting for summer blooms
• Maintenance: Remove spent flowers to prolong blooming

Planting Guide

1. Sow seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors after frost risk has passed.
2. Lightly cover seeds with soil and maintain consistent moisture until germination.
3. Maintain soil temperature around 70–75°F (21–24°C) for optimal germination.
4. Space seedlings 12–18 inches apart in full sun with well-drained soil.
5. Water moderately and deadhead spent flowers for extended blooming.