Brazilian Red Hots Joseph's Coat is a compact erect evergreen annual grown for its pointed foliage that emerges green with hot pink edging, and shifts to dark fuchsia while keeping the edging. The inconspicuous white flower buttons are held in the leaf axils. Best color in full sun and rich, consistently moist well-drained soils in cooler regions; warmer regions do best with afternoon shade to prevent color bleaching.
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Type: |
Annual |
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Height: |
0.5' - 1' |
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Spread: |
0.5' - 1' |
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Spacing: |
1' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
9 - 11 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil. Apply a low-nitrogen fertilizer in late summer. Pinching stems or shearing will keep plants compact and bushy
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Rock Gardens, Ponds and Streams, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Coral Bells, Hosta, Acorus
IMAGES: K M, 200829 130 Encinitas - Anderson's La Costa Nursery, Alternanthera dentata Brazilian Red Hots™, (2) Serres Fortier, Alternanthera Brazilian Red Hots
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
