Celosia ‘Dracula’
Here it is: elusive deep red
You can count on this exotic new Celosia to turn some heads. With one huge blood red bloom ‘Dracula’ is unique to say the least. Deep red is a hard color to find consistently in annuals and here it is!
‘Dracula’ is in a unique spot. It’s not as big as other comb-type Celosia varieties, and the height is variable, depending on light: it’s shorter in full sun and taller in part sun.
Light brings out stronger shades of red and burgundy
Coloring on this plant is also stronger with more light. Even in part shade, the leaves are a dark maroon/burgundy and the comb color is consistently a dark, blood red.
‘Dracula’ was in bloom from the moment we planted it
If ‘Dracula’ looks familiar, you probably noticed it in our part sun/part shade display bed last summer paired with Lantana ‘Lucky Red’, and flanked with yellow Marigolds. We called it our Red Bed. ‘Dracula’ was in bloom from the moment we first planted it so we have to say it’s exciting in that way, too.
When we combined ‘Dracula’ with ‘Lucky Red’ we found that the orange-red of the Lantana served to brighten and balance the darker red-red of the Celosia. We also added Coleus ‘Pineapple Surprise’ to the mix—its patterned burgundy and chartreuse foliage picked up the dark red of the cockscomb. Plus the chartreuse worked with ‘Lucky Red’ to lighten the overall effect of the bed.
For another striking combination, pair ‘Dracula’ with silver Dusty Miller.
A bold color statement with very little maintenance
This is truly a no maintenance plant that makes a bold color statement. It blooms until first frost.
‘Dracula’ is available in the 1801 flat landscape tray.
‘Lucky Red’ Lantana
Lantana ‘Lucky Red’ comes in the 4.5, 6, and 8-inch pot sizes, the 10-inch hanging basket, and the 1801 flat landscape tray.
‘Pineapple Surprise’ Coleus
Coleus ‘Premium Sun Pineapple Surprise’ is available in the 4.5-inch pot.
‘Silver Dust’ Dusty Miller
‘Silver Dust’ Dusty Miller comes in the 1203 flat, the 1801 flat landscape tray, and the 6-inch pot.
