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Alternanthera Bettzickiana (Tricolour Alternanthera)

Alternanthera Bettzickiana (Tricolour Alternanthera)

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Alternanthera Bettzickiana (Tricolour Alternanthera) is a highly decorative foliage plant known for its striking mix of green, pink, red, and cream leaves. It is widely used in landscaping for adding vibrant colour contrast to garden beds, borders, and mass plantings. Its compact, bushy habit makes it ideal for structured garden designs and decorative displays.

Tricolour Alternanthera thrives in full sun to part shade, with the most intense colouring achieved in bright sunlight. It prefers well-drained soil and regular watering to maintain lush growth. In warm climates, it performs as a reliable evergreen, while in cooler regions it is often treated as a seasonal annual. Its bold foliage makes it an excellent choice for high-impact ornamental planting.

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Mature height

20–40 cm

Mature width

30–60 cm

Spacing

25–40 cm apart

Evergreen/Deciduous

Perennial (grown as annual in cooler climates)

Foliage

Green, pink, red, and cream variegated foliage

Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest

Inconspicuous; grown for foliage rather than flowers

Sun tolerance

Full sun to part shade (best colour in full sun)

Maintenance

Low maintenance; regular trimming encourages bushy growth

Root System

Fibrous, shallow root system