Annuals

Iresine herbstii 'Blazin’ Rose'

Blazin’ Rose bloodleaf

Blazin’ Rose bloodleaf. Photo: Photo by David J. Stang / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Richly colored leaves make a strong contrast with green and silver companions. Blazin’ Rose grows upright and full, making it useful as the center of a seasonal planter or a colorful bedding accent. Pinching encourages branching and keeps its outline balanced.

At a glance

Sun: Sun to shade
Mature size: 18–30 in. tall × 16–20 in. wide
Water: Moderate; well-drained soil
Life cycle: Frost-tender seasonal plant locally

Sizes & prices

4.5"$5.99
8"$11.99
16"$29.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Resistance & tolerances

Wet soil: Avoid waterlogged soil and standing water.

Growing & care

Interest: Colorful foliage
Soil & drainage: Use freely draining garden soil or a container with drainage holes.
Pruning: Pinch growing tips regularly for branching.

Sources & photo credits

Ball FloraPlant

Royal Horticultural Society

Ball Seed

Photo: Photo by David J. Stang / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0; resized for web. · CC BY-SA 4.0

Image notes: Blazin’ Rose bloodleaf. Photo: Photo by David J. Stang / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0; resized for web.

Reviewed September 22, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.