{"product_id":"brazilian-red-hots-alternanthera-alternanthera-dentata","title":"Brazilian Red Hots™ Alternanthera - Alternanthera dentata 'Brazilian Red' PBR","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrazilian Red Hots Alternanthera (\u003cem\u003eAlternanthera dentata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Brazilian Red Hots') is a foliage shrub that demands attention, with leaves in a hot pink that carries colour into any bed or pot it joins. It grows about 50 to 60cm high and wide, loves heat and humidity, and carries ball shaped white flowers in spring. It is an Ozbreed line for warm, frost free gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHot pink foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The colour is in the leaves, so it lights up a bed without waiting for a flowering season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoves heat and humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Where humid summers sulk other shrubs, this one is in its element.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite flowers in spring.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ball shaped white flowers sit against the bright leaves for a clean contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and tidy.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 50 to 60cm high and wide it suits small beds, borders and pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ozbreed recommends it for patio pots and containers as well as for garden beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting in garden beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart in groups of three or five so the colour reads as one bold block. At that spacing, four plants per square metre, the foliage meets as the plants mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainers and patio pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant fills a medium pot on its own. Keep the potting mix moist, because a pot dries out faster than the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheltered courtyards and entries.\u003c\/strong\u003e A warm, humid, frost free position beside a wall suits it best and brings the colour up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Brazilian Red Hots Alternanthera in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. It suits frost free climates: tropical, subtropical and the warm coastal parts of the south. Ozbreed lists Queensland, the Northern Territory and the coasts of New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia. It is frost tender, so where light frost can occur plant it in a sheltered spot or grow it in a pot that can be moved under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained but moist soil. Plant in a well mulched bed, using a chunky mulch, and avoid ground that is either dry and sandy or boggy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water as required for 8 to 13 weeks until established, then keep the soil moist in dry weather. This is not a plant to forget. A slow release fertiliser in spring is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune once a year. A yearly prune promotes vibrant new growth and keeps the shape compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrazilian Red Hots Alternanthera is sold as tube stock and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Tubes suit a bed you want to fill on a budget, and the potted packs suit a larger planting or a row of containers. Stock comes from Ozbreed's licensed growers and is not always available. When no grower has a size it shows as sold out, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it is back. It settles fastest in warm soil, so plant in spring or early summer once any chance of frost has passed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ozbreed\"\u003eSee the full Ozbreed range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eMore plants for pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pots-and-planters\"\u003ePots and planters for a patio feature\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/potting-mixes-mulches-fertilisers\"\u003ePotting mix, mulch and fertiliser\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill frost damage it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is frost tender. Light frost marks the foliage, so grow it in a sheltered position or keep it in a pot you can move under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Ozbreed recommends it for containers and patio pots. Use a good potting mix and keep it moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much water does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than most shrubs we sell. Water for 8 to 13 weeks until established, then keep the soil moist in dry weather.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67787110056255,"sku":"ALT-DEN-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":67787110121791,"sku":"ALT-DEN-140MM-P10","price":222.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/brazilian-red-hots-alternanthera-alternanthera-dentata.jpg?v=1792146078","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/brazilian-red-hots-alternanthera-alternanthera-dentata","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}