If you're looking for a flower that'll stop people in their tracks, that can be added to any DIY bouquet, that looks absolutely unique, you may want to make some space in your garden for cockscomb ...

Love-lies-bleeding seeds are available from Burpee. For more flower garden inspiration, see our guide on how to grow cockscomb, for another unique plant to add to your yard this year.

Such moth orchids usually flower only during the cooler months. Your plant looks diseased. The Cockscomb plant does not tolerate crowding or poorly draining soil. It needs direct sunlight.