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    Amaranthus caudatus 'Coral Fountain'

    Also Known As

    • Amaranthus caudatus 'Coral Fountains'
    • Coral Fountain Amaranth
    • Coral Fountains Amaranth
    • Love-lies-bleeding

    Plant type

    annual / biennial

    size

    • H: 3'-5'
    • W: 1'-3'

    planting zones

    • 1-12

    Amaranthus caudatus 'Coral Fountain' plant details

    Amaranthus caudatus 'Coral Fountain' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall and summer coral flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Amaranthus caudatus 'Coral Fountain'

    Plant type: annual / biennial
    Plant family: amaranthaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: coral blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, dried-arrangements, easy-to-grow, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Amaranthus caudatus 'Coral Fountain'

    USDA Zones: 1 - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This rare selection of a well-loved heirloom has a waterfall of warm coral flowers with a wool mohair texture. Punch up your garden by contrasting with lime green tobacco and harmonize with darker hues such as coleus 'Redhead' and dark leaved dahlias. Easy to grow in regular soils, they abhor cold and only do well when sown direct after frost into warm soil. They relish heat and humidity and come into their own in mid to late summer until frost.

    By: Select Seeds

    Gardening facts about Amaranthus caudatus 'Coral Fountain' plant

    How to Grow Amaranthus caudatus 'Coral Fountain'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • coral

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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