Splendens Perfecta Amaranth, also known as Summer Poinsettia, Joseph’s Coat, and even Chinese Spinach. Amaranths are grown for their distinctive foliage. Plants are a foot and a half tall and covered with large, color-changing leaves. Foliage presents a splendid tricolor effect of yellow, green, and red-colored bracts.

50 seeds

PLANTING

Amaranthus tricolor

Annual

Germination:10-15 days

Germination Temperature:Optimum soil temperatures 65-75F

Seed Planting Depth:Sow on the surface and lightly cover

Starting Indoors: Start indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost. Provide 65-75F soil temperature. Transplant apart after the last frost, 12-18 apart.

Sowing Outdoors:Starting around the last frost date, sow lightly and thin to 6-8 apart. Sow again in midsummer for late-season blooms

Growth Habit:Upright, branching

Height and Width:18-24″ x 12-18″

Spacing:12-18″ apart

Light Needs:Full sun

Soil Needs:Splendens Perfecta Amaranth needs average to fertile, well-drained soil

Approximate days to flower from seed:60-75 days

Uses:Flower beds, containers, accent plant

Care:Water seedlings regularly until established. Amend soil with compost before transplanting.Pinch to encourage branching. Water during dry periods.