This is an excellent addition to the cut flower garden or where color is needed in the landscape.
Celosia argentea var. spicata 'Flamingo Purple'
Flamingo Feather
Tips for Homeowners:
Best to provide full sun and moist, but well-drained, loose soil. If a shorter, more bushy, plant is desired, pinch the stems back when plant reaches 1'.
Rate this Plant:
This plant will provide loads of flowers that are perfect for either fresh or dried flower arrangements.
- Great cut flower for summer bouquets
- Adds color to the landscape
- Attracts wildlife
Height: 3-5 ft
Spread: 1-2 ft
Zone: 10-11
Color: Purple
Interesting Notes about Flamingo Feather:
Celosia varieties provide a multitude of flower types to include the crested, plume or spicata types and all of them are very easy to grow in containers, gardens or borders. This variety is a very tall spicata type that makes a great background plant producing flowers all season that are perfect for cutting for the summer bouqet.
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes:
- Border or Bed
- Fast Growing
- Blooms all Season
- Mass Planting
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Summer Bloomer
- Heat Tolerant
- Rock Garden
- Great Foliage
- Dried Flower/Foliage
- Long Blooming
Foliage Color:
- Red
- Purple
- Green
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Humming-birds
- Attracts Songbirds
Habit:
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Summer
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water