Celosia argentea 'Floriosa Red Dark Leaf' ~ Floriosa Red Dark Leaf Cleosia showy-flowers IMAGES: Photo by mogollon_1

IMAGES: Photo by mogollon_1

These bluish-green leaves

silver plumes that curl as they mature

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The new growth begins as a light bronze and matures to deep purple by summer

Celosia argentea 'Floriosa Red Dark Leaf' ~ Floriosa Red Dark Leaf Cleosia showy-flowers IMAGES: Photo by mogollon_1Floriosa Red Dark Leaf Celosia is a dramatic mounding annual with burgundy spear shaped foliage. The large, flame red plume like flowerheads bloom from mid spring into fall. Best bloom in full sun and consistently moist well drained soils. Type: Annual Origins: India and Nepal Height: 0. 5' 1' Spread: 1' 1. 5 Spacing: 1 USDA Hardiness Zone: 10 11 Culture: Full Sun Bloom Color: Red Season of Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low