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Amaranthus Seeds - Hot Biscuits

Holds their beautiful rustic color longer than most amaranths

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About the Variety

Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Edible
Microgreens

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Amaranthus cruentus

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer through Fall

GROWTH HABIT

  • Bush
  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 48 inches

COLOR

  • Orange

Amaranthus Hot Biscuits is a truly magnificent choice for both garden and floral arrangements. This stunning amaranth variety showcases striking spikes of coppery-bronze branching plumes that elegantly tower above the foliage from early summer to mid-autumn. Its generously sized, textured, and pointed leaves maintain their vibrant green color throughout the entire season.

  • • Enjoy in the garden, vase, or in dried arrangements where the color remains
  • • Branching plumes reach up to four feet tall
  • • Not picky about soil, humidity, or dryness

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/16 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 24 to 36 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 777 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 44,100 Up to 625 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Amaranthus Planting Guide to learn more.

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Amaranthus Seeds - Hot Biscuits

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What type of seed is Hot Biscuits Amaranthus?

Hot Biscuits Amaranthus is an open pollinated seed.

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