Description
Amaranth cruentus – Annual
Beautiful plumes of apple green flowers tinted with coppery bronze . The stunning, large textural stems make wonderful addition to large arrangements and the side shoots are smaller, great for bouquets. Excellent for fresh or dried use. A productive summer/early autumn filler & stunning in the cutting garden and border.
40-48”, full sun, Days to maturity: 65-75 days, Plant spacing: 12”, Pinch when 12” tall
Start seed indoors in trays 4-6 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed. Amaranth can also be direct seeded into the garden once all danger of frost has passed. They also self seed here.
Harvesting/Vase Life:
Harvest when seed heads are about ¾ of the way open. Remove most of the foliage so the colourful spikes are more visible. Expect a vase life of 7-10 days.
Approx seeds per packet: 100+
