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amaranth feathers

Calomeria amaranthoides

Fragrant

Genus: Calomeria
Family: Asteraceae
Common Names: incense plant, plume bush

About this plant

A frost tender, erect and branching biennial to 2m tall with aromatic, lance-shaped leaves. Airy heads of small, tubular, pink to reddish-brown flowers are borne from summer into autumn

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Frost tender requiring a minimum temperature of 40°C

Pruning

None required

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

Generally trouble free

Diseases

May be affected by a virus

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverRock Garden

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years