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Brightest Brilliant Rainbow Quinoa

Scientific Name: Chenopodium quinoa [Brightest Brilliant Rainbow Mix]

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

  • H: 24"-36"
  • W: 10"-12"

planting zones

  • 1-12

Brightest Brilliant Rainbow Quinoa plant details

Brightest Brilliant Rainbow Quinoa is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green and pink foliage. In fall and summer green, orange, pink, red and white flowers emerge followed by orange, pink, red, white and yellow fruit. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Brightest Brilliant Rainbow Quinoa

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: amaranthaceae
Foliage: deciduous green and pink
Mature size: 10 IN - 12 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: green, orange, pink, red and white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: culinary, edible, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Brightest Brilliant Rainbow Quinoa

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This selection of an ancient grain has dazzling colors of hot pink, burgundy, red, orange, yellow, white and green on showy tall spikes. Harvest the young leaves at around 35 days to eat raw or cooked. Later, collect the high protein, nutty-tasting seeds.

Gardening facts about Brightest Brilliant Rainbow Quinoa plant

How to Grow Brightest Brilliant Rainbow Quinoa

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • pink
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • pink
    • red
    • orange
    • green
  • Fruit

    • white
    • pink
    • red
    • orange
    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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