A vividly coloured silverbeet with stems of red, pink, orange, yellow and white beneath glossy leaves. Hardy and long-cropping, as ornamental as it is edible.
At a glance
- Plant type: Edible plant
- Mature size: 50 cm tall
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Silverbeet 'Rainbow'
Botanically, Beta vulgaris 'Rainbow' is a fast-growing edible plant in the Amaranthaceae family. It reaches around 50 cm tall at maturity.
Where to grow Silverbeet 'Rainbow'
Silverbeet 'Rainbow' suits cool-temperate, warm-temperate and subtropical climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Silverbeet 'Rainbow' does best in free-draining and loamy soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Silverbeet 'Rainbow' does best with regular, moderate watering. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. Check moisture below the mulch during establishment and water thoroughly when needed rather than following a rigid schedule.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Silverbeet 'Rainbow' in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Silverbeet 'Rainbow' in the garden
Silverbeet 'Rainbow' earns its place for edible harvests and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Combine Silverbeet 'Rainbow' with plants that share its preference for regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. Use an odd-numbered group where space allows, or repeat it at intervals through a longer bed.
Good to know
Note that it is toxic to cats and dogs, so site it away from pets that chew.
Buying Silverbeet 'Rainbow'
Plant Sale lists Silverbeet 'Rainbow' as seed and seedlings. Current stock is confirmed manually, so register interest above before planning around a specific size.
Prefer to grow it yourself? See the Silverbeet 'Rainbow' seed sowing guide for depth, timing and germination.
