Amaranth 'Red Army' Amaranthus 'Red Army'

amaranth 'Red Army'

ABOUT

'Red Army' is an upright annual to about 1.2m with dark red foliage, stems and flowers

Plant Info
Care
Common Problems

About this plant

  • memoNames

    • Family

      Amaranthaceae

    • Synonyms

      amaranth 'Red Army'

  • infoCharacteristics

    • Foliage type

      Deciduous

    • Height

      1-1.5 metres

    • Spread

      0.1-0.5 metres

    • Hardiness zones

      H2

  • sunLight

    Full Sun

  • scissorsPruning

    No pruning needed

  • bambooSoil

    SoilChalk, Loam, Sand

  • pinSuitable locations

    • Hardiness zone

      Cut Flowers Flower borders and beds Cottage & Informal Garden City & Courtyard Gardens Sub-tropical

  • sproutPropogation

    • Propagate by seed sown at 20C (68F) in mid-spring

  • insectPests

    Susceptible to aphids

  • microbeDiseases

    Prone to a virus