Overview
Iresine 'Cherry' is a bushy bedding in the genus Iresine, part of the Amaranthaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Iresine 'Cherry' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1c. Suggested uses include bedding, conservatory and greenhouse, flower borders and beds and garden edging.
About
Iresine 'Cherry' is a bushy, deciduous cultivar of the Iresine genus, which comprises annuals and evergreen perennials known for their simple, oval-shaped leaves often showing vivid colours. This cultivar thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Suitable for bedding, conservatories, greenhouses, flower borders, and garden edging, it is best grown under UK hardiness rating H1c. Interest in the plant is maintained through summer and autumn, and propagation is by softwood cuttings taken in late winter or early spring.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Iresine
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1c
Plant details
Iresine 'Cherry' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bedding, Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Bedding, Conservatory and greenhouse, Flower borders and beds, Garden edging
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Iresine 'Cherry'
- Propagation
- Softwood cuttings in late winter or early spring
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Glasshouse red spider mite
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Iresine 'Cherry'?
Iresine 'Cherry' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Iresine 'Cherry' need?
Iresine 'Cherry' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Iresine 'Cherry' hardy in the UK?
Iresine 'Cherry' has an RHS hardiness rating of H1c, meaning it needs a warm, frost-free position of 5–10°C and is best grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Iresine 'Cherry'?
Softwood cuttings in late winter or early spring.
