2021 AAS Ornamental Winner
Celosia Kelos® Candela Pink
You know it’s good when an AAS Judge calls an entry the “Energizer Bunny” that just kept blooming! Across the board, the judges loved the bright pink blooms that rose above the foliage, almost like a tall, tapered candle! Unique, showy plumes of pink flowers kept their color all season long and the judges agree that this is a perfect filler plant to add height and interest to a combination container planting. But it is also useful in mass plantings, borders, and general garden use. Another added bonus: it works as a dried flower.
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Available in plant form only.Plant Description
Genus:
Celosia
Species:
spicata
Common Name:
Celosia
Plant Habit:
Upright
Plant Height:
25-30 inches
Foliage Color:
Green and pink
Bloom Time:
Late spring till fall
Bloom Color:
Pink
Bloom Size:
10-15 inches
Bloom Color Pattern:
Solid
Breeder:
Beekenkamp Plants
Close Market Comparison:
Flamingo
Planting & Care
Garden Spacing:
15 - 20 inches
Duration Type:
Annual
Light Needs:
Full sun or partial sun
Water Needs:
Dry to normal
Weather Tolerance:
Heat, rain, wind
Dead Heading Recommended:
No
Staking Required:
No
Container:
Yes
Medium Height Divider:
Yes
Tall Background:
Yes
Cut Flower:
Yes
How to Grow:
Feed and water it regularly
Judges Observations
- “Tall flower spikes are great for combination planters.”
- “It kept going almost 2 months after the comparison quit blooming.”
- “Totally deer resistant and tolerated high humidity and high temperatures into the ’90s.”
- ” Very unique Celosia, it did very well in the garden and looked great at the end of the season.”
- “Really unique! The longer blooms make it a very striking and interesting plant that would be great for container gardens and in the right garden, a fabulous addition to the landscape.”
Reviews
Veronica Serpa –
How do I keep them from falling?
Mark Glandon –
Loved this, but why was it only available one year?