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Chief Carmine
Flower
FlowerCelosia argentea cristata
- Full sun
- Zones 10–11
- 90 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 12" spacing
- High water
- Annual
Overview
Bright carmine red, 2-7" blooms make useful fresh or dried cut flowers. Also known as cockscomb and crested cock's comb.
Planting
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow after last frost when soil is warm
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 7-14 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Spider mites, whiteflies, aphids. Common diseases: Root rot, stem rot, fungal leaf spot.