The Celosia ‘Dragon’s Breath’ is a spectacular annual renowned for its dark purple foliage and large scarlet red plumes that resemble flames. The contrast between the dark foliage and the red inflorescences creates a very dramatic effect in arrangements.
Its habit is upright, dense, and well-branched, making it an excellent feature plant for flowerbeds, large containers, and landscape designs. Flowering appears in summer and continues until the first frosts.
Highly tolerant of heat and sun, this variety is particularly valued for summer arrangements where intense colors are desired.
Attracts pollinators
Generally unappealing to deer
Botanical Name: Celosia argentea ‘Dragon’s Breath’
Type: Annual with decorative foliage and blooms
Bloom Time: Summer until first frosts
Flower Color: Scarlet Red
Foliage: Dark purple to burgundy
Height: 60 to 90 cm
Width: 45 to 60 cm
Exposure: Full Sun
Watering: Moderate, well-drained soil
Uses: Flowerbeds, containers, mass plantings, feature plant