Celosia ACT Series Seeds – Professional Crested Cockscomb Cut Flower Standard
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$4.99
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- Organicly grown
- Non GMO
Description
Celosia 'ACT Series' (Celosia argentea var. cristata), developed for commercial growers, is a highly uniform professional cut flower series celebrated for its tight, brain-crested cockscomb heads, strong stems, and vibrant color range. Growing on sturdy, upright single stems reaching 28 to 40 inches in height, it produces dense, fan-shaped flower combs in striking shades including Red (Diva), Rose (Rima), Green (Verda), Yellow (Inca), Lemon (Vida), Pink (Ziva), Orange (Zara), and Velvet (Dara). Engineered specifically for high-density planting in commercial greenhouses, high tunnels, and field plots, the ACTS series features excellent stem strength, high resistance to lodging, and exceptional post-harvest vase life. Its clean, graphic comb structures bring bold texture, brilliant saturated color, and long-lasting quality to fresh floral arrangements and dried botanical designs.
Specifications
- Plant Name: Celosia 'ACTS Series' / ACTS Cockscomb (Celosia argentea var. cristata)
- Cultivar Type: Hybrid / Professional Cut Flower Series
- Plant Class: Warm-Season Annual Cut Flower / Amaranth Family (Amaranthaceae)
- Color: Available in Red, Rose, Orange, Velvet shades
- Plant Characteristics: Single-stemmed upright habit (28–40 inches tall / 70–100 cm), tight crested cockscomb head, thick sturdy stem, high uniformity, long post-harvest vase life
- Suitable Space: Commercial greenhouses, high tunnels, dedicated cut flower beds, raised garden rows
- Season: Late Spring through Autumn Harvest (Warm Season, ~8–12 Weeks to Harvest)
- 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 4 to 6 inches apart in grid patterns with support netting for straight stems.
- Sunlight: Full Sun (6+ hours direct sunlight daily required for strong stem development)
- Watering Needs: Moderate (requires consistent moisture during early growth; well-drained soil, avoiding overhead watering on developing flower combs)
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