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Amaranthus tricolor Illumination - Amaranth

Amaranthus tricolor Illumination
Amaranth

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An annual plant with rapid growth, reaching a height of 60 to 80 cm (24 to 32in), cultivated for its magnificent variegated and flamboyant foliage. Its narrow leaves combine green, gold, orange, and red in large splashes, and they persist very late into autumn. Very beautiful in flowerbeds, pots, or in bouquets. Sowing from March to May.
Flower size
3 cm
Height at maturity
70 cm
Exposure
Sun
Annual / Perennial
Annual
Germination time (days)
14 days
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Sowing period February to April
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Flowering time August to September
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Description

This Amaranthus tricolor Illumination may be the most beautiful selection from a beautiful annual plant called amaranth. It is grown for its remarkably colourful and variegated young leaves. Its juvenile and undulate leaves combine gold, orange, copper, and red in large splashes that persist well into autumn. This plant is magnificent in flower beds, pots, or bouquets. It appreciates the sun and well-drained soil rich in nitrogen.

Also known as Amaranth tricolor, this upright annual belongs to the amaranth family. It is native to tropical areas of Southeast Asia (China, Japan, India, Java). In a year, it forms one or several stems that are 60 to 80 cm (24 to 32in) tall, occupying about 40 cm (16in) of ground space. 'Illumination' is a cultivar with richly coloured foliage. The large evergreen leaves are elongated and tapered, wavy-edged, and strongly veined. They are arranged in a circle around the thick, sturdy stems. When they are young, at the tips of the stems, they are flamboyant, variegated, and their beautiful colours persist until the frosts. Then they turn green. The flowering, quite discreet in this variety, occurs in late summer and autumn. The tiny red flowers are gathered in modest panicles. Seeds can be collected at the end of the season to be sown again the following year.

 

Amaranthus tricolor are wonderful foliage plants that have their place in flower beds. Their exotic appearance also suits large pots on the patio. Plant them in groups of 3 or 5, associate them with other lower or creeping plants (catmints, silver baskets) to highlight the height of the plants. They are also vegetable plants that can be sown in the vegetable garden. They can be eaten raw in salads or cooked like spinach.

Flowering

Flower colour red
Flowering time August to September
Inflorescence Flower head
Flower size 3 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Annual
Foliage colour variegated

Plant habit

Height at maturity 70 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate fast

Botanical data

Genus

Amaranthus

Species

tricolor

Cultivar

Illumination

Family

Amaranthaceae

Other common names

Amaranth

Botanical synonyms

Amaranthus mangostanus

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference170021

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Planting and care

Sow the seeds of Amaranth tricolor in early spring at 21-24°C in good seed compost. Bury the seeds 2mm (0.1in) deep and keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. It can be beneficial to enclose the sowing in a polythene bag. Germination usually takes 10 to 14 days. When the plants are large enough to handle, transplant them into pots and acclimatise them to cooler conditions. Then gradually acclimatise them to outdoor conditions for 10 to 15 days before planting them when the frost has passed, spacing them 30-40cm (12-16in) apart in a sunny location, in good, deep garden soil. These plants have a high water requirement.

Tricolor amaranths have a taproot system. It is best to avoid moving them when they are too large.

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Sowing period

Sowing period February to April
Germination time (days) 14 days

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border, Free-standing, Container, Vegetable garden
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Moist soil, Rich, deep

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