Amaranthus

Botanical Name  Amaranthus tricolor

Height  60-80cm

Width  30cm

Spacing  30-35cm

Position  Hot, sunny

Planting Time   Spring-summer

Flowering in  3-5 weeks

Available Seasons  Spring-summer

Annual. Foliage plant in mixed shades of red, yellow, orange and green. Leaves are narrow pointed and oval in appearance. Loves hot sunny positions. Ideal for mass display or background planting, also performs well in containers. Plant in well drained friable soil and water sufficiently. Frost Tender.