Alternanthera 'Little Ruby'
Joy Weed 'Little Ruby'
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.Alternanthera 'Little Ruby' grows in shades of burgundy and purple throughout the growing season. Plant out only after danger of frost has past.
Contributed by @skellyshelly
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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 'Little Ruby'
Latin name
Alternanthera 'Little Ruby'
type
Flowering plant
family
Amaranthaceae
ph
6.0 - 7.7 Acid - Neutral
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
Alternanthera 'Little Ruby'
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.Alternanthera 'Little Ruby' grows in shades of burgundy and purple throughout the growing season. Plant out only after danger of frost has past.
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.