Botanical Name: Common Names:
Alternanthera ficiodea Tricolor Joseph's Coat, Exhibition Border, Parrotleaf,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Groundcovers, Palms, Ferns & Tropical Dense, Prostrate, Spreading
Description:
Low-growing, pink, bronze, red and green foliaged perennial shrub suitable for warmer climates. Creamy, white clustered flowers appear in Winter. Fast growing, a great choice for a groundcover. Grows approx. 15-20cm tall x 60cm wide. Cultivars available.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
15-30cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Groundcover, Rockery, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Amaranthaceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, Red, Variegated
Flower Colour: Cream
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: TBA
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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