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Beginner
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0.5m
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1.5m
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1-2 years
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3 hours care
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Botanical name: Atriplex hortensis var. rubra
Other names: Red mountain spinach, Red orach, Ornamental red spinach
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Genus: Atriplex
Species: A. hortensis var. rubra - A. hortensis var. rubra makes a tall spire of succulent, deep red-purple, triangular leaves, and tall dense racemes of tiny red-purple flowers, followed by papery seeds.
Atriplex hortensis var. rubra is: Deciduous
Flower: Dark-purple, Dark-red in Summer
Foliage: Dark-purple, Dark-red in Summer
Habit: Clump-forming, Erect, Spreading
Companion planting: The red of this plant makes a good backdrop for red and orange dahlias.
Plant with:
Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff' (Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff'), Dahlia 'Carola' (Dahlia 'Carola')
Atriplex hortensis var. rubra (Red mountain spinach) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 1-2 years.
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Suggested uses: Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Add to salads
Cultivation: Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Water in dry weather to inhibit bolting.
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Loamy, Sandy |
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Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Tender in frost (H3) |
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Question from
Esther
When should I sow seeds of Atriplex hortensis rubra
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- Posted: Sun. 6th March 2011 13:01
- Last reply: Tue. 8th March 2011 19:08
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