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Amaranthus tricolor 'Cinco de Mayo'

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Family: Amaranthaceae
Genus: Amaranthus (am-uh-RANTH-us) (Info)
Species: tricolor (TRY-kull-lur) (Info)
Cultivar: Cinco de Mayo

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Category:
Annuals

Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness:
Not Applicable

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
N/A

Bloom Color:
Red
Scarlet (Dark Red)
Orange
Red-Orange
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
Pale Green

Bloom Time:
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Variegated
Mottled
Veined

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel

Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

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Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

Rating	Author	Comment
Positive	Suze_	On Jan 19, 2006, Suze_ from Bastrop County, TX (Zone 8b) wrote: A lovely, dramatic border plant. I originally obtained seed for this mix from Renee's Garden (Renee Shepard) and have been growing it for a few years now. As w/most specimens of Amaranthus tricolor, this one is primarily grown for foliage impact. Will go to seed in fall. I collect any dried up seedheads from the plants after first frost and store in a brown paper bag in the garage for the following year. It will reseed on its own as well, especially in moderate climes, Seed for this mix is available from Renee's Garden as of the date of my entry and her description is as follows: "a celebration of brilliant color for excitement in every garden. Easy to grow spectacular foliage in electric yellow, scarlet-orange, magenta and multicolor pinwheels."

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Dothan, Alabama
Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas
Royal Oak, Michigan
Cincinnati, Ohio
Fort Worth, Texas

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