Purple Flamingo Celosia Flower. In fact it s commonly known as cockscomb or wool flower. Ruby parfait has a dark rose color.
The name celosia is derived from the greek kelos burnt referring to the flowers fiery colors and often flamelike shape. There are two types of celosia that are commonly known in horticultural circles. Although celosia flamingo feather is an annual you may be able to grow it year round in usda plant hardiness zones 10 and 11.
Celosia s iː ˈ l oʊ ʃ i ə see loh shee ə is a small genus of edible and ornamental plants in the amaranth family amaranthaceae the generic name is derived from the ancient greek word κήλεος kḗleos meaning burning and refers to the flame like flower heads species are commonly known as woolflowers or if the flower heads are crested by fasciation cockscombs.
There are many hybrids and cultivators of the plant including. Celosia s iː ˈ l oʊ ʃ i ə see loh shee ə is a small genus of edible and ornamental plants in the amaranth family amaranthaceae the generic name is derived from the ancient greek word κήλεος kḗleos meaning burning and refers to the flame like flower heads species are commonly known as woolflowers or if the flower heads are crested by fasciation cockscombs. Flamingo feather pink has purple to rose pink flowers. Flamingo cockscomb plants are easy to grow as long as you provide them with well drained soil and at least five hours of sunshine per day.