Description
Botanical name – Celosia argentea plumosa ‘Dragon’s Breath’
Common name – Dragons breath, Wool Flower, Cockscomb
Description – A unique annual with vibrant red to green foliage that produces masses of deep red to burgundy blooms from Spring through to autumn. Fantastic as a contrast plant in the garden or in pots.
Flower Colour – Red to burgundy
Flower Period – Spring through autumn
Fruiting – N/A
Location – Grows best in fertile soil in a full sun to part shade position.
Care – Water regularly during establishment and maintain through the warmer months. Fertilise during spring and follow up in summer to help encourage long term flowering. Prune as required to maintain tight form.
Mature height – .6m H x .4m W
Sizes/Plant height approximate (above pot);
140mm – 20cm
**All plant stock and sizes are approximates and subject to grower availability as per the time of year**
Plant Key
Some quick facts about this plant:
Full Sun | |
Part Shade | |
Moderate Watering | |
Ideal for Pots | |
Flowering | |
Wild Life Attracting | |
40cm Wide | |
60cm High |