Amaranth- Perfecta
- Leaves in a mix of 4 colours
- Good for beds and borders
Description
'Amaranth- Perfecta' seeds
Amaranthus tricolor
- Leaves in a mix of 4 colours
- Good for beds and borders
Very ornamental variety of amaranth that is grown for it's colourful leaves. Upright bushy plants produce leaves in 4 different colours with yellow and crimson coloured leaves on the top of the plant and green and chocolate brown leaves on the lower parts of the plant. Colours and leaf patterns vary from plant to plant so it's recommended to plant multiple specimens. Great for beds, borders, mass planting and cottage gardens. Flowers are insignificant. Drought tolerant. Also known as Josephs Coat.
Borders
Beds
Mass plantings
Drought tolerant
Ornamental use
Red/Crimson Flowers
Yellow Flowers
Seeds per gram: 1500
Product code: F1-18
Best Months to Sow
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Quick Sowing Guide
| Method | Sow direct or raise seedlings |
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| Sowing Depth | 3mm |
| Season | Spring and early summer |
| Germination | 7-10 days @ 20-25°C |
| Hardiness / Life Cycle | Frost tender Annual |
| Plant Spacing | 30cm |
| Plant Height | 70cm |
| Position | Full sun, moist soil |
| Days Until Maturity | 105 days |
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Shipping
We deliver Australia wide.
All orders are dispatched from our warehouse in Knoxfield, Victoria, Australia.
We do not deliver overseas.
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| VIC, NSW, ACT, QLD, TAS, SA, NT | WA | ||
| Small seed packets ONLY - | Economy Delivery | $2.50 or FREE on orders over $20 | $5 |
| Parcel Delivery | Capped rate of $6.99 | ||
| Express Delivery | $15.00 | ||
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BULK seed, garden supplies, tools, or accessories - |
Parcel Delivery |
Capped rate of $6.99 |
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Express Delivery |
Starting from $15.00 (Calculated by weight) |
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| Live Plants - | Live plants | Capped rate of $10.00 | |
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