Dragon's Breath Celosia
Celosia argentea plumosa 'Dragon's Breath'Product Details
Dragon's Breath Celosia
Celosia argentea plumosa 'Dragon's Breath'Dragon’s Breath Celosia is a show-stopping annual celebrated for its intense color and dramatic texture. Upright, feathery flower plumes in blazing shades of red rise above rich, bronze-red leaves - creating a bold, flame-like effect. Its saturated hues intensify with heat and sunlight, making it a natural fit for Texas summers. It has a mature height of 18 to 24 inches and a spread of 12 to 16 inches, and blooms continuously from late spring through fall, providing months of brilliant color.
- Annual flowering plant
- Vivid red, plume-like flower spikes with bronze foliage
- Upright, mounded growth habit
- Moderate growth rate with continuous bloom
- Excellent for borders, beds, and containers
Dragon’s Breath Celosia thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. This variety is both heat- and humidity-tolerant, rewarding gardeners with resilient, season-long performance. Hardy in USDA zones 9 through 11, it delivers unmatched color intensity, texture, and drama.
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| Scientific Name | Celosia argentea plumosa 'Dragon's Breath' | Lantana camara 'UF-1013-1' |
| Size at Maturity | 2' H x 1.5' W | 1' H x 1.5' W |
| Leaf Retention | Herbaceous | Herbaceous |
| Flower Color | Red | Orange, Red & Yellow |
| Bloom Times | Spring, Summer & Fall | Spring, Summer & Fall |
| Sizes Available | — | 1 Gal |
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