Overview

Alternanthera dentata is a bushy bedding in the genus Alternanthera, part of the Amaranthaceae family, with colourful foliage. Alternanthera dentata grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1b. Suggested uses include bedding, containers and ground cover.

About

Alternanthera dentata is a bushy cultivar of the Alternanthera genus, which includes both annuals and perennials valued for their vibrant foliage and inconspicuous flowers. This cultivar features colourful leaves and thrives best in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect. It prefers fertile, moist, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Suitable for bedding, containers, and ground cover, it is hardy to H1b and is typically of interest during the summer and autumn seasons.

About the genus

Alternanthera is a genus of flowering plants in the family Amaranthaceae. It is a widespread genus with most species occurring in the tropical Americas, and others in Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Alternanthera

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H1b

Plant details

Alternanthera dentata size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Bedding, Conservatory Greenhouse

Habit

Bushy

Foliage

Colourful

Suggested uses

Bedding, Containers, Ground cover

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Alternanthera dentata

Propagation

Seed, Cuttings

Pest resistance

Susceptible to aphids

Disease resistance

Susceptible to powdery mildew

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