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Amaranthus tricolor ‘Early Splendor’ (Joseph’s Coat)

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Amaranthus tricolor 'Early Splendor', Amaranthus 'Early Splendor', Chinese Spinach 'Early Splendor', Fountain Plant 'Early Splendor', Joseph's Coat 'Early Splendor', Summer Poinsettia 'Early Splendor'

Amaranthus tricolor ‘Early Splendor’ (Joseph’s Coat) is a bushy, upright annual with large, brilliant crimson-red upper leaves contrasting the lower chocolate-brown leaves. Growing taller and taller during the summer months, Amaranthus tricolor adds drama in the garden. Wonderfully exotic and easy to grow.

  • Grows up to 2-5 ft. tall (60-150 cm) and 2-3 ft. wide (30-60 cm).
  • Performs best in full sun, in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soils. Appreciates some afternoon shade in hot summer climates. Drought tolerant once established.
  • Generally disease free. Keep an eye our for aphids.
  • Propagate by seed.
  • Native to Tropical Asia.

Requirements

Hardiness 2 - 11
Heat Zones 1 - 11
Climate Zones 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2
Plant Type Annuals
Plant Family Amaranthaceae
Genus Amaranthus
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Height 2' - 5'
(60cm - 150cm)
Spread 2' - 3'
(60cm - 90cm)
Spacing 24" (60cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Tolerance Drought
Garden Uses Beds And Borders
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage
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Alternative Plants to Consider

Amaranthus viridis, Green Amaranth, Slender Amaranth, Amaranthus gracilis
Amaranthus tricolor, Tampala, Chinese Spinach, Floramor, Flower-Gentle, Joseph's Coat, St Joseph's Coat, Three-Coloured Amaranth, Calaloo, Callaloo
Amaranthus caudatus 'Dreadlocks', Love-Lies-Bleeding 'Dreadlocks', Careless 'Dreadlocks', Cat Tail 'Dreadlocks', Chenile Plant 'Dreadlocks', Floramor 'Dreadlocks', Foxtail Amaranth 'Dreadlocks', Velvet Tassel Flower 'Dreadlocks'
Amaranthus caudatus, Love-Lies-Bleeding, Careless, Cat Tail, Chenile Plant, Floramor, Inca Wheat, Lady's Riding Whip, Tassel Flower, Teasel Flower, Thrumwort, Tumbleweed, Velvet Flower, Red Flowers, Purple Flowers
Amaranthus cruentus 'Velvet Curtains', Purple Amaranth 'Velvet Curtains', Red Amaranth 'Velvet Curtains', Prince's Feather 'Velvet Curtains', Mexican Grain Amaranth 'Velvet Curtain', Red Flowers, Purple Flowers

Recommended Companion Plants

Solenostemon Redhead, Coleus Redhead, Plectranthus Redhead, Red leaves, Red Perennial
Cleome Hassleriana 'Helen Campbell', Spider Flower 'Helen Campbell', Spider Plant 'Helen Campbell', Cleome spinosa 'Helen Campbell', Cleome 'Helen Campbell', Tall Annual Flowers, Tall Flowers, White annuals, White Flowers
Agastache Blue Fortune, Anise Hyssop 'Blue Fortune', Giant Hyssop 'Blue Fortune', Agastache Aurantiaca 'Blue Fortune', blue flowers, violet flowers
Trachelium caeruleum, Blue Throatwort, Throatwort, Blue flowers

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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
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Requirements

Hardiness 2 - 11
Heat Zones 1 - 11
Climate Zones 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2
Plant Type Annuals
Plant Family Amaranthaceae
Genus Amaranthus
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Height 2' - 5'
(60cm - 150cm)
Spread 2' - 3'
(60cm - 90cm)
Spacing 24" (60cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Tolerance Drought
Garden Uses Beds And Borders
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage
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Do I Need?
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