AMARANTHUS SEEDS
Amaranthus caudatus, A. cruentus, A. hybridus, A. tricolor
NEW FOR 2012AN00006 HOT BISCUITS
Amaranthus Seeds
Amaranthus cruentus
Fast-growing, 4-5 foot tall plants produce gorgeous, 2 foot cinnamon-orange. plumes over a long summer and fall season. An outstanding cut flower, Hot Biscuits adds spice to autumn bouquets. Easy to grow.
NEW FOR 2012AN00022 OPOPEO
Amaranthus Seeds
Amaranthus hybridus
Showy spikes of rich red flowers for cutting or garden color. Dramatic bronze foliage on tall, 6-6.5 foot plants. Packet is 1/4 gram, about 325 seeds.
TOWER SERIES
Amaranthus Seeds
Amaranthus cruentus
Highly uniform, 40-48 inch tall plants, produce dramatic, colorful flower spikes, which combine beautifully with other flowers in mixed bouquets.
AN00378 TOWER GREEN
Amaranthus Seeds
Amaranthus cruentus
Bright chartreuse, this color is delightfully easy to blend into the garden, or flower arrangements.
AN00377 TOWER RED
Amaranthus Seeds
Amaranthus cruentus
These deep Red spikes make lively cut flowers.
AN05651 LOVE-LIES-BLEEDING
Amaranthus Seeds
Amaranthus caudatus
This stunning accent plant is ideal for beds, borders or containers; growing 3-5 feet tall and producing ropelike bright red tassels over a long summer and fall season. The flowers are excellent for cutting or drying and the foliage is edible and highly nutritious. Packet is 2 grams, about 3,000 seeds.
AN05652 GREEN TAILS
Amaranthus Seeds
Amaranthus caudatus 'Viridis'
Very similar to Love-Lies-Bleeding, but with drooping lime-green tassels which are superb cut or dried. Grows 3-5 feet tall.
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AN08002 PERFECTA
Amaranthus Seeds
Amaranthus tricolor
Gorgeous scarlet and yellow leaves top the plants with chocolate-brown, yellow and green leaves underneath. Grows to 4-5 feet tall and is at home at the back of borders or planted among shrubs. Packet is 250 seeds.
How to Plant AMARANTHUS Seeds Direct sow into prepared
seed beds after all danger of
frost (and the soil has fully warmed) in groups of 4 seeds
spaced 18 to 24 inches apart.
Thin to the strongest plant. Or, scatter seed over ground that has had the top 1 inch of soil loosened. Rake seed in lightly, walk over area to firm soil. Keep moist until germination. Easy to germinate, however seeds will not sprout in cool soil.
Can also be started indoors in cell packs or
2 inch containers. Kept at
65-75° F., germination is in 10-21 days.
Comments: Full or part sun. Tolerates high heat. Any soil as long as drainage is good. Faster growth, more flowers with regular water, will tolerate some drought once established. Attracts birds.
