{"product_id":"amaranthus-seeds-splendens-perfecta-tricolor","title":"Amaranthus Seeds - Splendens Perfecta Tricolor","description":"\u003cp\u003e70-80 Days to maturity. \u003cem\u003eAmaranthus tricolor\u003c\/em\u003e. Splendens Perfecta Tricolor Amaranthus Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, ornamental foliage Amaranth. This crop is suitable for garden plots, raised beds, and containers. Also known as Joseph's Coat or Summer Poinsettia, this Amaranthus forms upright, well-branched plants with striking tricolor leaves in vivid red, yellow, and green, creating bold hedges, borders, and cut stems all season long. ~40,000 seeds\/oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/the-vegetable-growing-guide-from-true-leaf-market\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!--attr--\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003eAmaranthus tricolor\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70-80 days for full color; 30-50 days for young ornamental foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-15 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.25 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, after last frost once soil is warm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart Indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, 6-8 weeks before last frost; transplant carefully after hardening off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-24 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-36 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36-60 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-24 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, bushy, well-branched annual with colorful upper foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average, evenly moist, well-drained soil; tolerates poorer soils once established; pH 6.0-7.5.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warmer 70-85 F\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65-75 F\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun to Partial Shade (best color in full sun)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests and Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally trouble free; watch for aphids and leaf spots. Avoid waterlogged soils to reduce the risk of root rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSplendens Perfecta Tricolor Foliage Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright tricolor leaves in red, yellow, and green; upper leaves often scarlet and yellow over green and bronze lower foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSplendens Perfecta Tricolor Uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ornamental hedges, borders, mass plantings, mixed containers, and eye-catching cut foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible Uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Young leaves are traditionally used as a cooked green in some cuisines; harvest from plants grown in clean soil and away from ornamental chemical treatments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Containers, Ornamental Borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat and drought tolerant once established; frost sensitive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--endattr--\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Splendens Perfecta Tricolor Amaranthus in the Garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSplendens Perfecta Tricolor is a warm-season ornamental that shines in summer heat. For the earliest color, start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before your last frost. Sow about 0.25 inch deep in trays or small pots and keep at 65-75 F. Germination usually takes 10-15 days. Provide strong light so seedlings grow stocky, then harden off gradually before transplanting outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransplant or direct sow after danger of frost when soil is thoroughly warm. Space plants 18-24 inches apart in rows 24-36 inches apart. Choose a sunny site with well-drained soil; Perfecta tolerates average soil but responds well to moderate fertility. Water regularly until plants are established, then allow the topsoil to dry slightly between waterings. Too much nitrogen or excess shade can reduce color intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting of Splendens Perfecta Tricolor Amaranth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColorful foliage begins to show early and intensifies as plants reach 1-2 feet tall. For cut stems, snip leafy branches when color is at its brightest, ideally in the cool of morning. Strip lower leaves and place stems immediately into water for fresh arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants remain showy from mid-summer until frost. If you wish to collect seed, allow some flower heads to mature and dry on the plant, then cut and thresh into a bag or over a tray. Self-sown seedlings may appear the following season in mild regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Splendens Perfecta Tricolor Amaranthus Garden Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmaranthus tricolor splendens ‘Perfecta’, often sold as Joseph’s Coat or Summer Poinsettia, has been grown in ornamental and kitchen gardens for centuries. Historical accounts note its cultivation in Europe by the late 1500s and in American gardens, including Thomas Jefferson’s, by the 18th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis selection forms upright, well-branched plants with vivid red, yellow, and green foliage that creates a striking vertical accent in beds and borders. Perfecta is also used in some traditional cuisines for its tender young leaves. However, most gardeners grow it primarily for its bold, season-long color and standout performance in hot weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTips From Our Gardeners\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Treat Splendens Perfecta like a warm-season annual—wait for heat, give full sun, and don’t overwater. Mass a few plants together for a blazing Joseph’s Coat effect, and cut stems at peak color for dramatic bouquets and foliage arrangements.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"width: 20.7517%;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"89\" width=\"89\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/jerry-sawyer-compressed.jpg?v=1653940293\" alt=\"Jerry Sawyer\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"width: 75.2483%;\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e- Jerry Sawyer, True Leaf Market Writer\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSplendens Perfecta Tricolor Amaranthus Seeds Per Package:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e25 seed Packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e100 seeds - Bulk\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e500 seeds - Bulk\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1000 seeds - Wholesale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNon-GMO Splendens Perfecta Tricolor Amaranthus seeds are available for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/shipping-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast Free Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e on qualifying orders.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mountain Valley Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"25 Seed Packet","offer_id":44702526537843,"sku":"83067","price":2.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Seeds","offer_id":44702526570611,"sku":"83068","price":5.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 Seeds","offer_id":44702526603379,"sku":"83069","price":11.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 Seeds","offer_id":44702526636147,"sku":"83070","price":18.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/1774641028_amaranthus_tricolor_aka_red_beauty_comp_1_88f9b3eb-95f6-43bf-a348-c52e63ebc059.jpg?v=1775526486","url":"https:\/\/store.trueleafmarket.com\/products\/amaranthus-seeds-splendens-perfecta-tricolor","provider":"True Leaf Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}