LIFE CYCLE
Annual
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Colorful
GROWTH HABIT
Upright
BLOOM SEASON
Summer to Autumn
FLAVOUR PROFILE
Ornamental
SUITABLE FOR
Outdoor
SEED TYPE
Open Pollinated
PLANT TYPE
Flowering Plant
PLANTING SEASON
Spring, Summer
FRUIT SIZE
Not Applicable
PLANT HEIGHT
60–120 cm
LIGHT REQUIREMENT
Full Sun
WATER NEEDS
Moderate
HARDINESS ZONES
Zones 9–11
CONTAINER GARDEN
Yes
PLANT SPACING
30–45 cm
PLANTING DEPTH
0.5 cm
GROWING CONDITIONS
Warm climate
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Amaranthus Tricolour Mixed Color provide season-long foliage color?
Can Amaranthus Tricolour Mixed Color provide season-long foliage color?
Yes. It is grown primarily for its vibrant multicolored leaves, which provide continuous ornamental interest throughout the growing season.
Do the leaves develop different color combinations as they mature?
Do the leaves develop different color combinations as they mature?
Yes. The foliage may display varying blends of green, red, yellow, orange, and bronze, creating a colorful display.
Can Amaranthus Tricolour Mixed Color be planted in mass landscape displays?
Can Amaranthus Tricolour Mixed Color be planted in mass landscape displays?
Yes. Groups of plants create bold color blocks that work well in borders, bedding schemes, and ornamental gardens.
Will regular pinching encourage a bushier plant?
Will regular pinching encourage a bushier plant?
Yes. Pinching the growing tips promotes branching and results in a fuller, more compact growth habit.
Can Amaranthus Tricolour Mixed Color be combined with flowering annuals?
Can Amaranthus Tricolour Mixed Color be combined with flowering annuals?
Yes. Its vivid foliage provides striking contrast when paired with flowering plants in mixed borders and containers.
How is Amaranthus Tricolour different from flowering amaranthus?
How is Amaranthus Tricolour different from flowering amaranthus?
Amaranthus Tricolour is prized mainly for its colorful ornamental foliage, while flowering amaranthus varieties are typically grown for their long, showy flower tassels.