Amaranthus Seeds - Coral Fountain

BOTANICAL NAME

Amaranthus caudatus

LIFE CYCLE

• Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

• Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

• Summer through Fall

GROWTH HABIT

• Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

• 40 to 48 inches

COLOR

• Orange

Such a fun and exotic addition, Amaranthus Coral Fountain will certainly give you and your neighbors something to talk about. Unique dusty pink velvety tassels drape from thick stems, growing unlike anything else in your cutting garden. Usually used in large floral installments in hotels and wedding work, amaranthus will look equally stunning on your dining room table. This antique shade of coral-pink to your garden, managing to be both youthful and vintage.

• • Remove foliage to better enjoy its beautiful tassels
• • Dries beautifully for wreaths and other crafts
• • Flowers contain edible seeds

PLANTING SEASON

• Spring

SOWING METHOD

• Direct Sow
• Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

• 1/16 inch

WATER NEEDS

• Average

PLANT SPACING

• 12 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

• N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

• Requires Light