Alternanthera ficoidea 'Partytime' PP14789

Also Known As

Alternanthera ficoidea 'Party Time'
Joseph's Coat
Parrot Leaf
Party Time Alternanthera

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

10a-12

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Alternanthera ficoidea 'Partytime' PP14789 plant details

Alternanthera ficoidea 'Partytime' PP14789 is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with green, pink, purple, variegated and white foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Alternanthera ficoidea 'Partytime' PP14789

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: amaranthaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green, pink, purple, variegated and white
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Alternanthera ficoidea 'Partytime' PP14789

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Large splashes of bright pink adorn the leaves of this colorful Joseph's Coat. Party Time Alternanthera makes a statement spilling from containers, baskets, and in the garden where its color will show off until frost. These tender tropicals are great for shadier areas preferring midday and afternoon shade or light shade all day. Alternantheras are generally small, herbaceous, shrub-like, tropical perennials often selected for their great foliage color. They can be successfully overwintered in a well lit area indoors where not hardy. Alterantheras have been known to survive mild winters into zone 9 if given a protected site, an appropriate organic mulch, and excellent winter drainage. These plants are amenable to light to moderate pruning and will reward you with denser fuller growth. Party Time Alternanthera may periodically produce small white Gomphrena-like flowers.