Acalypha Seeds

Add vibrant foliage and unique texture to your landscape with Acalypha Seeds – Garden Variety, a non-GMO ornamental plant known for its fast growth, colorful leaves, and eye-catching form. Acalypha is a popular choice for home gardeners looking to bring bold visual appeal to borders, beds, containers, and patio planters.

This hardy, easy-to-grow variety performs well in warm climates with full sun to partial shade. Its attractive foliage provides season-long interest, making it an excellent addition to decorative garden designs and mixed plantings.

Features

• Non-GMO, high-quality garden variety

• Known for vibrant foliage and ornamental texture

• Ideal for borders, flower beds, patio containers, and mixed plantings

• Hardy and fast-growing in warm climates

• Adds visual interest and structure to home gardens

• Low-maintenance and adaptable to various light levels

Specifications

• Common Name: Acalypha (Garden Variety)

• Scientific Name: Acalypha spp.

• Plant Type: Tender perennial (grown as annual in cooler zones)

• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade (4–6 hours daily)

• Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil (pH 6.0–7.5)

• Germination Time: 14–21 days

• Days to Maturity: 70–100 days

• Plant Height: 12–36 inches depending on variety

• Spacing: 12–18 inches apart

• Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers evenly moist, well-drained soil

• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 9–11 (annual in Zones 3–8)

• Planting Season:

  • Indoor Sowing: February–April (8–10 weeks before last frost)

  • Outdoor Planting: April–June (after frost and warm soil)

• Foliage Season: Late spring through fall (May–October)