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