Celosia, Kelos® 'Fire Orange'
- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun, Part-Sun
Description
Large, bright orange plumes, set against 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
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Details
Height: 16 inches
Spacing: 10 inches
Sunlight:
Hardiness Zone: (annual)
Other Names: Cockscomb, Plume Celosia, Woolflower
Group/Class: Kelos Fire Series
Brand: Beekenkamp
Description:
Large, bright orange plumes, set against 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 Orange Celosia features showy plumes of orange flowers rising above the foliage from early summer to mid fall. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its pointy leaves remain green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
Landscape Attributes
Kelos® Fire Orange 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 Orange Celosia is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Mass Planting
- Border Edging
- General Garden Use
- Groundcover
- Container Planting
- Hanging Baskets
Planting & Growing
Kelos® Fire Orange 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 Orange 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.
More Information
Common Family Name | Celosia |
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Sun Preference | Full-Sun, Part-Sun |
Plant Life Cycle | Annual |
Mature Height (Range) | 13" - 24" |
Mature Spread (Range) | Under 12" |