Dracula Celosia with a deep red, ruffled flower and purple-veined green leaves
Dracula Celosia with deep burgundy flower plumes and green leaves veined in purple

Dracula Celosia

Celosia cristata 'Dracula'
A striking flowering annual known for its deep burgundy-purple blooms and upright, compact growth. Grows about 12 to 18 inches tall and 10 to 14 inches wide at maturity. Dracula Celosia thrives in USDA zones 9-11 and adds dramatic color to borders, containers, and mixed plantings in Texas landscapes.

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Dracula Celosia

Celosia cristata 'Dracula'

Dracula Celosia creates a bold display with richly colored burgundy-purple flower heads that rise above the foliage on sturdy stems. The blooms have a distinctive, sculptural shape that gives the plant a strong focal quality without requiring much space. Its compact, upright habit keeps the form neat and contained, while the dark blooms contrast with the surrounding green foliage. Reaching about 12 to 18 inches tall and spreading 10 to 14 inches wide at maturity, it develops a defined presence that works well in borders, containers, and mixed plantings.

  • Flowering annual
  • Deep burgundy-purple blooms
  • Compact, upright growth habit
  • Moderate growth rate
  • Excellent for borders, containers, and mixed plantings

Dracula Celosia thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Hardy in USDA zones 9 through 11, it provides dramatic seasonal color and distinctive texture in Texas landscapes.

Special Features

Heat Tolerant Annual
Full Sun Preference
Unusual Crested Flowers
Long-Lasting Summer Color
Attracts Pollinators
Leaf Retention:Herbaceous
Scientific Name:Celosia cristata 'Dracula'
Sun Needs:Full sun
Maturity:1' H x 1' W
Leaf Color:Red blooms bring a warm note to the landscape in spring, adding seasonal interest while the plant’s natural form carries the display through the rest of the year.
Flower Color:Red
Bloom Times:Spring, Summer & Fall

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Scientific NameCelosia cristata 'Dracula'Celosia plumosa 'Bright Sparks Burgundy'
Size at Maturity1' H x 1' W1' H x 1' W
Leaf RetentionHerbaceousHerbaceous
Flower ColorRedRed
Bloom TimesSpring, Summer & FallSpring, Summer & Fall
Sizes Available—1 gal
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