Ruby Parfait Celosia

Upright 20 26 tall multi branched wheat type celosia produces showy spikes light pink at the base turning to a deep rose magenta at the tip.

Ruby parfait celosia. Ruby parfait has a dark rose color. Plant it near the center of the pot surrounded by smaller. Celosia spicata se lo see uh spi kah tuh. Ruby parfait celosia is a fine choice for the garden but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor containers and hanging baskets.

Celosia argentea spicata group ruby parfait syn. Celosia is a genus of edible and ornamental herbaceous annuals and perennials in the amaranth family amaranthaceae native to africa north america and south america celosia spicata c. Celosia ruby parfait seeds 5 50 inc. 2 3 textural flower spikes on full branching plants can stand alone in a bouquet be used as filler or make a grand statement in the flower garden.

The plant is also known as albahaca in some regions. Spicata 75 days open pollinated. Spicata is a summer annual or short lived perennial zones 9 11 grown as an ornamental for its distinctive erect flower spikes sort of reminiscent of a sheaf of wheat that give it the common. Ruby parfait celosia organic celosia argentea var.

Sylphid responds very well to light and temperature. In the greenhouse with lighting and heating winter production is possible. With its upright habit of growth it is best suited for use as a thriller in the spiller thriller filler container combination. Celosia ruby parfait celosia ruby parfait ruby parfait has deep rose arrow shaped flower spikes held on 50cm stems.

Green foliage starts at ground level. It is a perennial plant that grows in sub shrubs as an herb or forb. Lime green feather celosia is excellent as a green bouquet filler as well as for all kinds of arrangements. Out of all the different types of celosia plants the celosia virgata is one of the rarest ones.

A very prolific and striking display in mass plantings as a border or in. Cramer s amazon has deep purple to pink flowers. The genus and species were named and described as such by carl von linnaeus in the first edition of species plantarum in 1753. Dozens of iridescent rose spires rise on strong 16 inch stems ideal for arrangements both fresh and dry.

Is the correct and accepted scientific name of this species of celosia. Adds some texture and a nice dark pink colour to bouquets. It was bred for commercial cut flower production although it makes an excellent border plant. Organic ruby parfait celosia ruby parfait is a whimsical plant and such a joy to grow.

I grew it for the first time last season and was able to pick a dozen large bunches of flowers from a few plants.