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Kelos® Fire Purple Celosia

Celosia 'Kelos Fire Purple'

 

 
Kelos Fire Purple Celosia (Celosia 'Kelos Fire Purple') at Sabellico Greenhouses

Kelos® Fire Purple Celosia flowers

Kelos® Fire Purple Celosia flowers

(Photo courtesy of NetPS Plant Finder)

Kelos Fire Purple Celosia (Celosia 'Kelos Fire Purple') at Sabellico Greenhouses

Kelos® Fire Purple Celosia in bloom

Kelos® Fire Purple Celosia in bloom

(Photo courtesy of NetPS Plant Finder)

Height:  16 inches

Spacing:  10 inches

Sunlight:  full sun 

Hardiness Zone:  (annual)

Other Names:  Cockscomb, Plume Celosia, Woolflower

Group/Class:  Kelos Fire Series

Brand:  Beekenkamp

Description:

Large, bright purple plumes, set against dark green foliage on a dense compact plant; a stunning display massed in the gardens, as borders or in patio containers; heat tolerant plant that holds color all season; great for fresh cut flower arrangements

Ornamental Features

Kelos® Fire Purple Celosia features showy plumes of purple flowers rising above the foliage from early summer to mid fall. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its pointy leaves remain dark green in color with hints of burgundy throughout the season.

Landscape Attributes

Kelos® Fire Purple Celosia is a dense herbaceous annual with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its medium texture blends into the garden, but can always be balanced by a couple of finer or coarser plants for an effective composition.

This is a relatively low maintenance plant, and should not require much pruning, except when necessary, such as to remove dieback. It is a good choice for attracting butterflies to your yard. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Kelos® Fire Purple Celosia is recommended for the following landscape applications;

  • Mass Planting
  • Border Edging
  • General Garden Use
  • Groundcover
  • Container Planting
  • Hanging Baskets

Planting & Growing

Kelos® Fire Purple Celosia will grow to be about 14 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 14 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 10 inches apart. Its foliage tends to remain dense right to the ground, not requiring facer plants in front. This fast-growing annual will normally live for one full growing season, needing replacement the following year.

This plant should only be grown in full sunlight. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist growing conditions, but will not tolerate any standing water. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus makes an ideal choice for a low-water garden or xeriscape application. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid. It can be propagated by cuttings; however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.

Kelos® Fire Purple Celosia is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor containers and hanging baskets. It is often used as a 'filler' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination, providing a mass of flowers against which the larger thriller plants stand out. Note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden.

 
 
Hardiness Zone Plant Height Minimum Sunlight
Characteristics
Massing  Edging  Garden  Groundcover  Container  Basket 
Applications
Flowers  Attracts Wildlife 
Ornamental Features
This Plant Finder tool is an online resource representing many of the varieties that we carry over the course of the season, and is intended for informational purposes only. Inventory varies seasonally, so we cannot guarantee that every plant will be in stock at all times - please contact the store directly for current availability. It does not include our entire selection of plants, so be sure to visit our store to see varieties that may not be represented on this list.

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