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Amaranthus tricolor Joseph's Coat - Amaranth

Amaranthus tricolor Josephs Coat
Amaranth

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This amaranth is a tall annual plant with fast growth, cultivated for its variegated foliage of great ornamental value. Its 20 cm (8in) leaves combine bronze, gold, orange, and red in large splashes that persist well into autumn. Magnificent in flower beds, pots, or in bouquets.
Flower size
3 cm
Height at maturity
60 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

Amaranthus tricolor Joseph's Coat, also known as Joseph's Coat amaranth, is a tall, fast-growing annual plant, cultivated for its variegated young foliage with great ornamental value. Its juvenile undulate leaves, gathered in clusters, blend bronze, gold, orange, and red in large splashes that persist well into autumn. This plant is magnificent in flower beds, pots, or bouquets. It thrives in sunlight, well-drained soil rich in nitrogen.

 

Also known as tricolor amaranth or elephant-head amaranth, this bushy annual belongs to the Amaranth family. It is native to tropical areas of Southeast Asia (China, Japan, India, Java). It forms vigorous clumps, 60 cm (24in) in height and 40 cm (16in) in diameter throughout the year. 'Joseph's Coat' is a cultivar with richly coloured foliage. The large evergreen leaves are elongated and tapered, wavy-edged, and strongly veined. They are alternate and arranged in a circle around the thick, sturdy stems. When juvenile, at the tips of the stems, they are flamboyant, variegated, and their beautiful colours persist until the first frost. Then they turn green. The flowering, quite inconspicuous in this variety, occurs in late summer and autumn. The tiny red flowers are gathered in modest panicles.

 

Amaranthus Tricolor are wonderful foliage plants that have their place in flower beds. Their exotic appearance also suits large pots on the patio. They are also edible plants, which can be sown in the vegetable garden. They can be consumed 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 60 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate fast

Botanical data

Genus

Amaranthus

Species

tricolor

Cultivar

Josephs Coat

Family

Amaranthaceae

Other common names

Amaranth

Botanical synonyms

Amaranthus mangostanus

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

Sow Amanthus tricolor seeds in early spring at 21-24°C (69.8-75.2°F) in good potting 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 or boxes and acclimatise them to cooler conditions. Then gradually acclimatise them to outdoor conditions for 10 to 15 days before planting them when the frosts have passed, spacing them 30-40cm (12-16in) apart in a sunny location, in good, deep garden soil. These plants are quite water-demanding.

Amanthus tricolor 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 Beginner
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Moist soil, Rich, deep
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