- Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 12 - 18 Inches
- Mature Spread 12 - 15 Inches
- Growing Zones 10 - 11
- Use As A Thriller In Containers
A heat-tolerant annual with vibrant purple blossoms, Kelos® Fire Atomic Violet Celosia brightens up gardens in summer and fall. With its large flower spikes and dense foliage, Celosia spicata as it is also known is a versatile and low-maintenance plant that will attract pollinators to your yard. This long-blooming annual produces masses of spiky flower plumes held above attractive foliage. The flowers are a deep magenta to violet in color, contrasting with the dark green ovate leaves.
Growing 12-18” tall, Kelos® Fire Atomic Violet Cockscomb’s upright flowers make it a great companion for more compact, mounded plants. Use this annual for textural and vertical interest in mixed borders, or as a thriller in containers. Kelos® Fire Atomic Violet Celosia is ideal for late summer and fall plantings mixed with colorful annuals and perennials. As a bonus, its flowers can be harvested for cut and dried flowers.
Kelos® Fire Atomic Violet Celosia Care
Kelos® Fire Atomic Violet Celosia must be planted in full sun. Grow this annual in well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil amended with organic matter. Kelos® Fire Atomic Violet Celosia is drought tolerant but benefits from supplemental watering, especially when grown in containers. Fertilize this plant once per month with a general-purpose fertilizer. Pinching back young plants to a few sets of leaves can encourage a bushier habit with more blooms. To extend flower production, deadhead often by snipping off flowers as soon as they start to turn brown.
Kelos® Fire Atomic Violet Celosia is a perennial in zones 10-11. This plant grows best in hot temperatures and reliably grows and blooms until frost. Although best grown outdoors in warm temperatures, cockscomb may sometimes be successfully overwintered indoors near a south-facing window.
Kelos® Fire Atomic Violet Celosia Spacing
Kelos® Fire Atomic Violet Celosia grows 12-15” wide at maturity. Space them 10-12” apart from other plants for a full, lush planting. Celosias can be grown in a variety of container sizes, as they will often grow to be more compact in pots. Choose a pot at least 12-16” in diameter for mixed plantings.
Kelos® Fire Atomic Violet Celosia Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 10 - 11 |
| Plant Type: Annuals |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 12 - 18 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 12 - 15 Inches |
| Spacing: 12 - 15 Inches |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Purple |
| Flower Description: Purple Shades |
| Bloom Period: Summer to Fall |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Green Shades |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: N/A |
| Tolerates: Heat, Drought |
| Attracts: N/A |
| Container Role: Thriller |
| Uses: Containers |
| Features: Low Maintenance |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Kelos® Fire Atomic Violet Cockscomb |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: Celosia spicata 'Fire Atomic Violet' |
- SKU:
- CELAV123
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
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Plant Shipping
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations