Darkest red amaranth in our trials.
Ideal color and form for late summer and fall arrangements. More useful than other upright types because of its gracefully arched, feathery plumes. Dark red arched and airy flower heads. When plants are young and leaves are tender, the foliage makes a nice edible green. Also known simply as amaranth.
Specs:
Plant Height: up to 6’
2” soil block
LIGHT PREFERENCE:
Sun.
PLANT HEIGHT:
Varies Providing support is advised.
PLANT SPACING:
12-15". For upright, plume types, thinner and more manageable stems can be achieved using a tighter spacing of 3-6".
HARDINESS ZONES:
Annual.
VASE LIFE:
7-10 days.
HARVEST:
Fresh - When at least 3/4 of the flowers on the inflorescence are open.
Dried - Seed has begun to set and flowers feel firm.
Drying - Stand up trailing varieties in a bucket or any tall container to maintain draped appearance. Hang upright varieties to dry.
SOIL:
Well-drained soil. pH: 6-7 preferred.
USES:
Fresh or dried cut flower, back of bed, accent in borders, containers.
NOTES:
Support advised.
SEED SOURCE:
*Item description and growing information sourced from the seed company and linked accordingly
** if there are no images of the product it means that I have not grown that specific variety in the past. product images are available to review on the seed company’s website
Darkest red amaranth in our trials.
Ideal color and form for late summer and fall arrangements. More useful than other upright types because of its gracefully arched, feathery plumes. Dark red arched and airy flower heads. When plants are young and leaves are tender, the foliage makes a nice edible green. Also known simply as amaranth.
Specs:
Plant Height: up to 6’
2” soil block
LIGHT PREFERENCE:
Sun.
PLANT HEIGHT:
Varies Providing support is advised.
PLANT SPACING:
12-15". For upright, plume types, thinner and more manageable stems can be achieved using a tighter spacing of 3-6".
HARDINESS ZONES:
Annual.
VASE LIFE:
7-10 days.
HARVEST:
Fresh - When at least 3/4 of the flowers on the inflorescence are open.
Dried - Seed has begun to set and flowers feel firm.
Drying - Stand up trailing varieties in a bucket or any tall container to maintain draped appearance. Hang upright varieties to dry.
SOIL:
Well-drained soil. pH: 6-7 preferred.
USES:
Fresh or dried cut flower, back of bed, accent in borders, containers.
NOTES:
Support advised.
SEED SOURCE:
*Item description and growing information sourced from the seed company and linked accordingly
** if there are no images of the product it means that I have not grown that specific variety in the past. product images are available to review on the seed company’s website
