Red Mountain Spinach. Erect annual grown for its spinach-like, succulent, blood-red foliage and flowering spikes. Max Height 1.2m. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers July to August. Full sun. Not hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Atriplex hortensis var. rubra
Erect annual grown for its spinach-like, succulent, blood-red foliage and flowering spikes.
Additional information
| Generic | Atriplex |
|---|---|
| Species | hortensis |
| Varietry | var. rubra |
| Common Name | Red Mountain Spinach |
| Flower Colour | red |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Annual |
| Height | 1.2m |
| Family | Chenopodiaceae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | red |
| Flowers From | July, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Not hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | |
| Border | Border, Culinary |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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