AMARANTHUS ‘EARLY SPLENDOR’ Amaranthus Tricolor ‘Early Splendor’ Characteristics Type: Annual Foliage Color: Crimson to chocolate brown Deciduous Sun: Full sun to partial shade Height: 24 to 36 inches Growth rate: Fast Spread; 18 to 24 inches Reseeds Flower Color: Red Water Requirement: Medium Bloom Season: Early summer to late fall Drainage: Well Drained Culture Amaranthus Tricolor ‘Early Splendor’ is easy to grow from Amaranthus seeds. It has gorgeous chocolate colored leaves that are topped with brilliant crimson. This spectacular foliage plant excels in heat and humidity, and provides color from very early in the summer, as soon as temperatures get warm, until frost season begins. Typically growing to 24 inches tall, this variety of Amaranthus grows in full sun to part shade, and looks terrific grown in clusters or in borders as a contrast with other foliage plants. Noteworthy Characteristics Amaranthus Early Splendor flower seeds are fast to establish and upward growth is quick. Amaranthus Tricolor is actually considered a vegetable in some aspects and can be eaten much like spinach. Amaranthus Early Splendor Amaranthus Tricolor is a beautiful ornamental plant that is grown for its outstanding foliage. Commonly called Tampala, Summer Poinsettia, and Joseph's Coat, Amaranthus Tricolor can be easily started from seeds, and the established Amaranthus features gorgeous bronzy-green colored leaves that turn to scarlet red leaves as the season progresses. When incorporated into the garden, Amaranthus adds bright foliage to the borders after spring blooms have faded. Problems Not prone to disease or pests. Garden Uses Amaranthus Early Splendor looks terrific growing in borders as a contrast with other foliage plants. It is easy to grow, and this plant is a long lasting annual that grows taller and taller during the summer months tolerating heat and full sunlight. .