Quick Facts
| Scientific Name | Celosia argentea cristata |
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| Colour | Gold, Rose, Persimmon, shades of Red |
| Days To Maturity | 90-120 days |
| Seeds Per Packet | Approximately 75 |
| Sowing Time | Sow seeds from October till January |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
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Celosia Cristata Chief Mix
Also known as Cockscomb. A variety with beautiful big flowers and wide colour range.
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ORDERING
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SHIPPING
This year we have decided to thank you for your continued support by offering you free shipping on all orders over R500.00 per order placed. Standard R120.00 shipping applies to all orders under R500.00.
Kind reminder that the Dahlias will be couriered in August 2023. PLEASE NOTE if you order Magnolia and/or Seeds, we will courier the order around the second week of June 2023. If you purchase Magnolia, Seeds and/or any other item along with your Dahlias it will only be couriered to you in August 2023. As soon as an order is ready to leave the farm, we will share The Courier Guy tracking details accordingly.
| Colour |
Gold, Rose, Persimmon, shades of Red
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|---|---|
| Scientific Name |
Celosia argentea cristata
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| Height |
80cm-90cm
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| Days To Maturity |
90-120 days
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| Life Cycle |
Annual
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| Light Preferences |
Full sun
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| Sowing Time |
Sow seeds from October till January
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| Days To Germination |
7 days
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| Planting Space |
15cm
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| Planting Tip |
Sow seeds in seedling trays on the surface of a seed germination mix. Cover the seeds with a very thin layer of the germination mix. Keep seeds moist at all times for good germination. Plant out after 4-5 weeks.
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| Seeds Per Packet |
Approximately 75
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| Uses |
Beautiful cut flower fresh and dried
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| Harvesting Tips |
Fresh - harvest when the flower is fully mature and the stems are stiff. Dried - harvest at the same stage of growth as you would for fresh flowers. Remove all the foliage and hang in dark, well-ventilated location to dry.
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