Coral Fountain amaranthus
Amaranthus caudatus 'Coral Fountain'
USDA zones2 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size3 to 5 feet tall
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Pink, coral
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Coral Fountain' amaranthus (Amaranthus caudatus 'Coral Fountain') is an annual for borders, cut flowers, and containers. It is not cold-hardy and will not survive freezing temperatures. This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil of most types. It grows 36 to 60 inches tall and bears unique coral-pink tassels. Birds visit the plant, and it tolerates drought.
Pairs well with Zahara Starlight Rose zinnia, Orange Flash calendula, and Red fescue.