Amaranthus rubra — Bushy

Overview

Amaranthus rubra is a bushy annual biennial in the genus Amaranthus, part of the Amaranthaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Amaranthus rubra grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1a. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, city and courtyard gardens, sub-tropical, cut flowers and flower borders and beds.

About

Amaranthus rubra is a bushy cultivar of the Amaranthus genus, which includes annuals and short-lived perennials with simple leaves and small flowers arranged in dense, catkin-like clusters. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered position with loam soil that is neutral in pH and moist but well-drained. It is hardy to H1a and is best suited to fertile, moist soil conditions. Amaranthus rubra is ideal for cottage and informal gardens, city and courtyard gardens, and can be used in flower borders and beds, offering interest during the summer and autumn seasons.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Amaranthus

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Loam
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H1a

Plant details

Amaranthus rubra size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Annual Biennial
Habit: Bushy
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: Cottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens, Sub-tropical, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds