Dragon's Breath Celosia
Celosia plumosa
seh-LOH-see-uh ploo-MOH-suh
Annuals: Bedding Plant
Min. Temp
Very Tender: 38°
Fantastic performance under hot and humid conditions.Unique green-red foliage and blazing red, long-lasting flowers.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Red
Fall Foliage
Red
Flower Color
Red
Blooming Time
Early Spring - to hard frost, if proper care is given
Habit
Upright
Height
18–24 in
Spread
12–18 in
Form
Plume
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Design
Filler
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Moderate
Traits
Long blooming
Tolerance/Resistance
Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Butterflies
Uses/Placement
Cut Flower
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Moist
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost, Peat Moss
Fertilizer
Heavy Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Rooting & Blooming
Fertilizer Timing
Daily in a basket/container. Weekly in the ground.
Micronutrients
Iron (Fe), Magnesium (Mg), Calcium (Ca), Zinc (Zn), Manganese (Mn), Boron (B)
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Non-Spreading
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Do Not Divide