Atriplex ‘Formula Mixed’
$3.50
Unit price per
Add texture, colour, and versatility to your garden with Atriplex 'Formula Mixed'.
Also known as Mountain Spinach or Orache, this upright annual features a striking mix of red, green, and golden foliage. Its rapid growth and vivid hues make it a standout in ornamental beds, edible landscapes, and floral arrangements. Bonus: the leaves are edible and similar in taste to spinach!
- Botanical Name: Atriplex hortensis
- Height & Spread: 90–180cm tall × 30–60cm wide
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Light to medium, moist, well-drained soil
- Growth Habit: Upright, fast-growing annual
- Uses: Ornamental foliage, edible greens, floral filler, microgreens
- Other Names: Orache, Mountain Spinach, French Spinach
- Approx. 0.170g / 20 seeds per pkt
Why You'll Love It:
- Intense crimson, green, and gold foliage
- Edible leaves with mild spinach-like flavour
- Excellent for cut foliage and garden texture
- Fast-growing and easy to maintain
- Suitable for microgreens, sprouts, and mature harvest
🌱 Growing Instructions (Care Guide)
🌞 Sunlight:
Thrives in full sun. Colour intensity improves with good light exposure.
🌱 Soil:
Prefers light to medium, moist, well-drained soil. Tolerates a range of conditions including saline and coastal soils.
🌱 Sowing Instructions:
- Sow directly in spring after last frost or start indoors
- Sow seeds 6mm deep in rows or scattered for foliage harvest
- Germinates in 7–14 days at 18–22°C
- Thin seedlings to 30cm apart for mature plants
💧 Watering:
Water regularly during establishment. Once mature, water moderately—avoid overwatering.
✂️ Maintenance:
- Harvest young leaves for salads or cooking
- Pinch tips to encourage bushier growth
- Remove flower spikes if growing for foliage
🌼 Tip:
Use as a bold backdrop in ornamental beds or as a colourful edible in veggie gardens. Great for microgreen trays and seasonal bouquets.
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Atriplex ‘Formula Mixed’
$3.50
Unit price perLow in stock
Add texture, colour, and versatility to your garden with Atriplex 'Formula Mixed'.
Also known as Mountain Spinach or Orache, this upright annual features a striking mix of red, green, and golden foliage. Its rapid growth and vivid hues make it a standout in ornamental beds, edible landscapes, and floral arrangements. Bonus: the leaves are edible and similar in taste to spinach!
- Botanical Name: Atriplex hortensis
- Height & Spread: 90–180cm tall × 30–60cm wide
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Light to medium, moist, well-drained soil
- Growth Habit: Upright, fast-growing annual
- Uses: Ornamental foliage, edible greens, floral filler, microgreens
- Other Names: Orache, Mountain Spinach, French Spinach
- Approx. 0.170g / 20 seeds per pkt
Why You'll Love It:
- Intense crimson, green, and gold foliage
- Edible leaves with mild spinach-like flavour
- Excellent for cut foliage and garden texture
- Fast-growing and easy to maintain
- Suitable for microgreens, sprouts, and mature harvest
🌱 Growing Instructions (Care Guide)
🌞 Sunlight:
Thrives in full sun. Colour intensity improves with good light exposure.
🌱 Soil:
Prefers light to medium, moist, well-drained soil. Tolerates a range of conditions including saline and coastal soils.
🌱 Sowing Instructions:
- Sow directly in spring after last frost or start indoors
- Sow seeds 6mm deep in rows or scattered for foliage harvest
- Germinates in 7–14 days at 18–22°C
- Thin seedlings to 30cm apart for mature plants
💧 Watering:
Water regularly during establishment. Once mature, water moderately—avoid overwatering.
✂️ Maintenance:
- Harvest young leaves for salads or cooking
- Pinch tips to encourage bushier growth
- Remove flower spikes if growing for foliage
🌼 Tip:
Use as a bold backdrop in ornamental beds or as a colourful edible in veggie gardens. Great for microgreen trays and seasonal bouquets.
