Dragon’s Breath Celosia Seeds - Celosia Argentea, 20 seeds

Quantity: 20 Seeds / pack

Dragon's Breath (Celosia argentea) pairs fiery red plume flowers with dark, bronze-red foliage for one of the boldest looks in the summer garden. This heat-loving annual powers through hot weather, blooming from midsummer to frost in beds, borders, and containers.

Why choose our seeds?

• Fiery red plumes over dark bronze-red foliage
• Thrives in heat; long bloom season
• Bold color for beds, borders, and containers

How to grow Dragon’s Breath Celosia seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost.
• Outdoors: Direct sow after the last frost, when the weather is reliably warm.

Prepare Your Materials

• Seed-starting trays or pots (if indoors)
• Well-draining seed-starting mix
• Humidity dome or plastic wrap (to hold in moisture)
• Spray bottle for misting

Sowing the Seeds

• Surface sow: press seed gently into moist mix and do not cover; light is required for germination.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Required for germination; keep the tray bright.
• Temperature: 70-75°F (21-24°C).
• Humidity: Keep covered or misted until germination.

Germination

• Seedlings emerge in 8-14 days.
• Keep evenly moist under a dome or mist until germination.

Transplanting

• Set out after all danger of frost, 8-12 inches apart.
• Celosia dislikes cold, wet soil; wait until nights are warm.

Care Tips

• Sun: Full sun; too much shade makes plants leggy with smaller flower heads.
• Water: Keep evenly moist until established; avoid wetting the foliage.
• Fertilizer: A light monthly feeding keeps growth steady; stunted plants bloom prematurely.
• Deadhead spent plumes to encourage more blooms.

Bloom Time:

Midsummer to first frost.