Amish Cockscomb
Item Details
Given to Seed Savers Exchange by longtime members Orral and Joan Craig who discovered it growing in an Amish garden near Arthur, Illinois. Native to the tropics and introduced to Europe in the 1570s. Fuzzy red flower heads resemble the comb of a rooster.
- Organic
- Annual
- Great cut flower or bedding plant
- Plants grow to 12 inches
- Fuzzy red flower heads
Growing Instructions
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors just beneath the surface of the soil. Plant out into average well-drained soil after the danger of frost has passed. Good cutting flower, fresh or dried.
- Start Indoors: 6-8 weeks before last frost
- Germination: 7-10 Days
- Plant Outdoors: 12-18” Apart
- Light: Sun/Partial Shade
Ratings & Reviews
6 reviews
GORGEOUS AMISH COCKSCOMB PLANT!!!!
by TAMMY
I bought these seeds not knowing what to expect but to my surprise this plant is GORGEOUS!!!!
Neon green leaves with neon pink flowers!!!!
What contrast!!! A beauty to anyone garden!
Stunner
by Em8
So Beautiful and eye-catching! Remained sturdy with transplanting indoor to outdoor. A large patch of these would look amazing.
Show stopper!
by Tara
We planted this seed several years ago in our garden. It was a tremendous success. These flowers are absolutely gorgeous and unlike anything else I grow. My garden is along the road and I have had people stop to ask about these beautiful blooms. They are a long lasting cut flower and dry nicely to display all year long. But be careful of the seeds! The exterior of the flower is covered with little black seeds. I usually place a plate under my vase to catch them. Because of all these seeds, I have never had to replant these flowers. They self-seed each year - so be sure to initially plant them where you want them! Each year, I dig up many new sprouts and share them with friends.
Very Hardy Seeds!
by Chris
Lol, I had these seeds for several years and didn’t think they were still good. I threw them in a winter sow container and to my surprise Every one of those seeds must have germinated as there was a carpet of green by spring! And because I had 3 packets given to me I have enough seedlings to cover a field—LOL!
They are easy to handle seedlings—very hardy stems.
I read the other comments and can’t wait to see them flower. I’m also pretty sure that they may be self seeding from comments and this experience. Not sure if they need part shade and hope they like sun.
5 Star
by Chris
Adding correction to star rating as it’s definitely a 5.
Seeds are very small, flowers are stunning.
by Kim
These seeds are very small so it's easy to over crowd when starting indoors. Other than that, they are real beauties.