Alternanthera brasiliana 'Firebug' syn. Alternanthera dentata 'Firebug'
Joy Weed 'Fire Bug'
Alternanthera is a genus of flowering plants in the amaranth family, Amaranthaceae. Cultivated varieties are a fast growing, compact plant ideal for borders or rockery. Attractive variegated foliage in shades of green and/or gold and often in red or bronze. Grow as a perennial or as a warm-season annual in cooler climates. 'Firebug' can be used as a contrast or accent plant in warmer areas, or as as an annual in cooler climates, as it is frost tender.
Contributed by @madkeeg
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Full sun
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Very little water
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A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Joy Weed 'Fire Bug'
Latin name
Alternanthera brasiliana 'Firebug' syn. Alternanthera dentata 'Firebug'
type
Flowering plant
family
Amaranthaceae
ph
6.0 - 7.7 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun
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Frost
A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)
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Soil
Moist and free draining
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Water
Very little water
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
0.30 M
0.30 M
Alternanthera brasiliana 'Firebug' syn. Alternanthera dentata 'Firebug'
Alternanthera is a genus of flowering plants in the amaranth family, Amaranthaceae. Cultivated varieties are a fast growing, compact plant ideal for borders or rockery. Attractive variegated foliage in shades of green and/or gold and often in red or bronze. Grow as a perennial or as a warm-season annual in cooler climates. 'Firebug' can be used as a contrast or accent plant in warmer areas, or as as an annual in cooler climates, as it is frost tender.
Planting
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
In the garden, plant out after the last frost in moist but well-drained soil in full sun which will produce the best leaf colour. Plants can also grow well although less colourful in partial shade. Compact container grown specimens can be planted out to good effect for formal mass planting much as the Victorians did in formal gardens. If growing in the greenhouse in cooler regions, grow in full light and water freely during the growing season. Water sparingly and keep in a well ventilated spot in winter.
madkeeg
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