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Amaranthus tricolor 'Illumination' / 'Flaming Fountain'

Amaranthus tricolor 'Illumination' / 'Flaming Fountain'

Amaranthus tricolor 'Illumination' / 'Flaming Fountain'

Product number: 503110
Origin: Tropical America
Latin: Amaranthus tricolor

A beautiful explosion of leaf colors! The plant first grows with reddish-brown leaves (with colored veins) up to a messy 50 cm high to "ignite" into a tuft of leaves at the top, changing from orange-red to copper-bronze to yellow. The flower spikes are modestly present.
Its uses are surprisingly versatile: the leaves are edible (salads or spinach) and last quite long in a vase, making them a beautiful addition to a bouquet. For the garden, it's an easy grower, filler, and eye-catcher!

Names:
Latin: Amaranthus tricolor
Dutch: Bladamarant
English: Summer Poinsettia

Sowing method: April-June in the open ground. First rake the soil finely, then scatter the seeds (possibly mixed with dry sand) evenly and rake them in lightly. Finally, press down with a board, hand, or roller. Pre-sowing and transplanting are also allowed. The more space between plants, the more side branches and the higher the main stem.

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