Acalypha Seeds – Pink Chenille

Bring soft texture and vibrant color to your garden with Acalypha Seeds – Pink Chenille Variety, an heirloom, non-GMO ornamental selection known for its unique fuzzy flower tails and lush green foliage. Scientifically part of the Acalypha family, this variety produces eye-catching pink chenille-like blooms that add charm to borders, containers, flower beds, and hanging baskets.

The Pink Chenille Acalypha thrives in warm climates with full sun to partial shade, growing into a full, decorative plant that continually blooms throughout the warm season. Its soft, trailing flowers are also attractive to pollinators, making it a lovely addition to pollinator-friendly landscapes.

Features

• Produces soft, fuzzy pink chenille-style flower tails

• Non-GMO, heirloom-quality variety

• Attracts pollinators such as bees and beneficial insects

• Excellent for containers, hanging baskets, borders, and flower beds

• Fast-growing ornamental plant with long-lasting color

• Thrives in warm conditions with sun to partial shade

Specifications

• Common Name: Chenille Plant (Pink Chenille 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 of light daily)

• Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained soil (pH 6.0–7.5)

• Germination Time: 14–21 days

• Days to Maturity: 80–100 days

• Plant Height: 12–36 inches

• 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 final frost)

  • Outdoor Planting: April–June (after frost and once soil has warmed)

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