did you know?

Cockscomb's botanical name, is derived from the Greek which means burning?a reference to the vibrant colors and flamelike shape of many of the species's flowers.

general maintenance:

Harvest blooms, and deadhead regularly to encourage flowering. Remove plants after frost.

pests/diseases:

Root rot and leaf spot may occur.

controls:

To control root rot, reduce watering and remove severely infected plants. Divide plants regularly. To discourage leaf spot, space plants for adequate air circulation and avoid wetting leaves when watering. Pick off diseased leaves where practical, and remove and destroy severely infected plants.

how to sow/plant:

Start indoors, barely covering seeds (light is needed for germination) 4 weeks before last frost. Transplant 2 weeks after danger of frost has passed. Choose a sunny, well-drained site amended with compost or well-rotted manure, and set out young plants at a distance just shy of their mature spread.

water and fertilize:

Maintain soil moisture all season. Apply a balanced water-soluble fertilizer monthly or slow-release fertilizer, following label directions.

garden hint:

To dry, remove leaves and hang flowers upside down in small bundles in a cool, dry place.

features:

• Attractive Flowers
• Attractive Foliage

garden uses:

• Containers
• Flowerbed borders

other uses:

• Cut Flower
• Everlasting (>)
• Crafts (wreath-making)

combine with:

other everlastings, such as feathered cockscomb quaking grass and globe amaranth