Celosia spicata 'Flamingo Feather' – Elegant cut flower with refined pink-white flamingo hues

Celosia spicata 'Flamingo Feather' is an iconic cut flower beloved by professional growers, florists, and lovers of natural, refined floral arrangements. This variety is known for its high ornamental value, subtle color gradient, and playful, upward growth habit. The slender, soft plumes in pink-white flamingo hues give any bouquet an airy, romantic touch.

Thanks to its long stems, excellent vase life and beautiful drying properties, Flamingo Feather is considered one of the most versatile Celosias within the cut flower range.

Unique flowering form: airy, graceful spike plumes

Celosia spicata 'Flamingo Feather' owes its name to the elegant, feathery flower spikes, reminiscent of flamingo feathers. The spikes consist of hundreds of tiny flowers that display a subtle variegation of:

• soft old pink

• light raspberry pink

• cream

• pearl white

This natural color gradient makes Flamingo Feather a favorite in romantic, boho, and field bouquet designs. The flowers are refined, yet bold enough to add structure and movement to any arrangement.

Long, sturdy stems for professional cut flowers

Developed with cut flower cultivation in mind, Flamingo Feather produces strong, long stems of 70–90 cm. The stems are straight, uniform, and sturdy enough to withstand large-scale handling, transport, and long-term retail display.

The plant produces multiple harvestable stems per season, making it suitable for commercial cultivation. The combination of an airy appearance and reliable stem quality is particularly appealing to florists.

Remarkably long vase life

One of the greatest advantages of Celosia spicata Flamingo Feather is its impressive vase life. When harvested and cared for correctly, the flowers remain fresh and vibrant for 10 to 14 days. The color remains stable, and the spikes retain their structure without drying out or wilting quickly.

For users in bridal work, hotels and event styling, this is an important feature: the flower remains beautiful for a long time, even in warmer temperatures.

Perfectly suited as a dried flower

Besides its strong reputation as a fresh cut flower, Flamingo Feather is a top-notch dried flower. When harvested before fully ripening, the heads retain their beautiful shape, color, and texture. They retain their salmon-pink hues remarkably well and remain decorative for years.

Dried Flamingo Feather is popular in:

• natural interior designs

• bohemian living styles

• botanical wall decorations

• ceramic bundles and arrangements

This makes the plant popular in both floral art and modern home decoration.

Cultivation advice for high-quality cut stems

Flamingo Feather is a warmth-loving plant that blooms profusely in sunny, stable conditions. Both outdoor and greenhouse cultivation yield excellent results.

Growing tips:

• Sowing: February–March under warm conditions (20–22°C).

• Plant out: after the last frost, in a sheltered and sunny spot.

• Planting distance: 20–30 cm for air circulation and strong stem growth.

• Soil: airy, rich, well-drained; avoid wet feet.

• Water: Regularly but moderately—Celosia does not tolerate waterlogging.

• Feeding: Light, weekly fertilization encourages strong, straight stems.

• Support: optionally with a cultivation mesh for uniform production.

• Harvest: when the ears are nicely colored and firm.

Regular pruning promotes new flowering, resulting in a long and productive harvest period.

Widely applicable in floral arrangements

Flamingo Feather is beloved for its perfect balance of romance, subtlety, and modernity. Suitable for:

• weddings and ceremonial bouquets

• field bouquets with pastel shades

• boho and prairie style arrangements

• hotel and event styling

• soft, natural color schemes

• dried flower creations

The flower adds airiness, movement and a soft touch of colour without being overpowering.

Why choose Celosia spicata Flamingo Feather?

• Elegant pink-white, feathery ears

• Strong, long stems (70–90 cm)

• Very long vase life (10–14 days)

• Perfect for fresh and dried arrangements

• Reliable, uniform growth quality

• Heat resistant and long lasting productivity