Amaranthus Seed ( Annual )
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Growing love lies bleeding can provide an unusual, eye catching specimen in garden beds or borders. Drooping panicles appear as the love lies bleeding flower blooms in summer. The love lies bleeding flower, also called tassel flower, and is an interesting way to utilize open space without a perennial commitment.
Love lies bleeding care is minimal after seeds sprout. Until seedlings are actively growing they should be kept consistently moist. Once established, the love lies bleeding plant is somewhat drought resistant and needs little looking after until seeds develop.
Love lies bleeding plant should be planted in full sun, after the soil has warmed. Gardeners with short growing seasons may want to start seeds indoors or purchase seedlings, as growth and flowering in maturity may take the better part of the season. Love lies bleeding plant can reach five feet in height and two feet around, adding bushy texture in the landscape. Perennial performance may occur from this plant in areas that do not experience frost.
Red Spike Amaranth is a striking ornamental annual prized for its bold crimson flower spikes, colorful foliage, and impressive garden presence. Producing tall, upright plants topped with brilliant ruby-red plumes, this heirloom favorite creates dramatic vertical accents in flower beds, borders, cutting gardens, and wildlife plantings. The vivid flower spikes remain attractive for months and continue to provide interest long after many summer flowers have faded.
Native to tropical regions of the Americas, Amaranthus cruentus has been cultivated for thousands of years as both an ornamental and food crop. The plant's dazzling flower heads can reach remarkable sizes, creating a spectacular display that attracts attention from across the garden. Red Spike combines beauty, ease of culture, and historical significance into one exceptional annual.
Growing Information
Red Spike Amaranth thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Plants typically reach 3 to 5 feet in height and develop strong stems capable of supporting large flower spikes. Once established, amaranths are notably heat and drought tolerant, making them excellent performers during hot summer weather.
The brilliant crimson flower plumes begin appearing in midsummer and continue developing into autumn. The flowers may be harvested fresh for arrangements or dried for long-lasting decorative displays. Birds are particularly fond of the mature seed heads later in the season.
Seed Sowing Instructions
- Sow seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors after frost danger has passed.
- Cover seeds lightly with soil.
- Maintain temperatures between 70-80°F (21-27°C).
- Germination typically occurs within 7-14 days.
- Transplant or thin seedlings 12-18 inches apart.
- Provide full sun for best flower production.
Hot Biscuits Amaranth is one of the most distinctive and sought-after ornamental amaranths, celebrated for its enormous cinnamon-bronze flower plumes that resemble freshly baked biscuits glowing in the summer sun. Producing towering plants topped with upright feathery flower spikes, this heirloom annual creates a dramatic architectural presence in flower gardens, borders, cutting gardens, and wildlife plantings. The warm caramel, copper, and golden-brown tones blend beautifully with both bright and pastel flowers, making it a favorite among garden designers.
Unlike many amaranths that feature red or burgundy flowers, Hot Biscuits stands apart with its unique wheat-colored plumes that mature into rich bronze seed heads. The large flowers provide months of interest and remain attractive well into autumn, adding texture and color long after many annuals have finished blooming.
Growing Information
Hot Biscuits Amaranth thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Plants typically reach 4 to 6 feet in height and develop sturdy stems capable of supporting their impressive flower plumes. Once established, the plants are highly tolerant of heat, humidity, and periods of drought.
Flower spikes begin developing in midsummer and continue growing larger as the season progresses. The plumes can be harvested for fresh floral arrangements or dried for long-lasting displays. As the seed heads mature, they become increasingly attractive to songbirds.
Seed Sowing Instructions
- Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost or sow directly outdoors after danger of frost has passed.
- Cover seeds lightly with soil.
- Maintain temperatures between 70-80°F (21-27°C).
- Germination generally occurs within 7-14 days.
- Space plants 18-24 inches apart.
- Provide full sun for best growth and flower production.
Amaranthus cruentus has been cultivated for thousands of years and was one of the most important crops of the Aztec civilization. The seeds were harvested as a nutritious grain, while the plants also played important ceremonial and cultural roles. Modern gardeners continue to appreciate amaranth for both its ornamental beauty and remarkable history.
Mira Amaranthus is an extraordinary ornamental annual that produces long, cascading tassels in a beautiful blend of soft green, rose-pink, cream, and magenta tones. These impressive flower ropes can hang more than a foot long, creating a dramatic waterfall effect unlike almost any other garden flower. A unique selection of Love-Lies-Bleeding amaranth, Mira combines exotic beauty with vigorous growth, making it a spectacular focal point in flower beds, cottage gardens, and cutting gardens.
The massive trailing flower clusters begin forming in midsummer and continue lengthening as the season progresses. The unusual color combination creates a constantly changing display, with individual tassels often showing shades of cream, green, pink, and rose simultaneously. The result is a plant that looks almost tropical in appearance while remaining remarkably easy to grow.
Growing Information
Mira Amaranthus thrives in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Plants typically reach 4 to 6 feet in height and can spread 2 to 3 feet wide. Strong stems support the impressive flower tassels, which often continue growing throughout the season.
Like other amaranths, Mira performs exceptionally well during hot summer weather and tolerates periods of drought once established. The flowers remain attractive for months and continue providing visual interest into autumn.
Seed Sowing Instructions
- Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost or sow directly outdoors after frost danger has passed.
- Cover seed lightly with soil.
- Maintain temperatures between 70-80°F (21-27°C).
- Germination usually occurs within 7-14 days.
- Space plants 18-24 inches apart.
- Provide full sun for maximum growth and flower production.
Flaming Fountain Amaranthus is a spectacular foliage amaranth that creates a blazing display of fiery reds, oranges, golds, burgundy, and scarlet tones throughout the growing season. Unlike traditional flowering amaranths grown primarily for their seed heads, this remarkable variety is prized for its brilliantly colored leaves that resemble a fountain of flames erupting from the garden. The dramatic foliage intensifies as the season progresses, producing a stunning centerpiece that commands attention from midsummer until frost.
The large, arching leaves develop an ever-changing blend of colors, often displaying multiple shades on the same plant. Flaming Fountain adds tropical flair to flower beds, borders, containers, and landscape plantings while thriving in hot summer conditions that challenge many other ornamental plants.
Growing Information
Flaming Fountain thrives in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Plants typically grow 3 to 5 feet tall and develop a broad, fountain-like habit. The colorful foliage becomes most intense when grown in bright sunlight and warm temperatures.
Once established, plants tolerate heat and short periods of drought remarkably well. The vibrant foliage remains attractive throughout the season and often becomes even more colorful as summer transitions into autumn.
Seed Sowing Instructions
- Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost or sow directly outdoors after frost danger has passed.
- Cover seeds lightly with soil.
- Maintain temperatures between 70-80°F (21-27°C).
- Germination generally occurs within 7-14 days.
- Space plants 18-24 inches apart.
- Provide full sun for the most vibrant foliage coloration.
Aurora Amaranthus is one of the most dazzling foliage plants available to gardeners, producing brilliant golden-yellow, chartreuse, and lime-green leaves that resemble bursts of sunlight rising above the garden. A striking selection of Amaranthus tricolor, this ornamental annual is grown primarily for its spectacular foliage rather than its flowers. The glowing leaf clusters form dramatic fountain-like crowns atop sturdy plants, creating an unforgettable display from midsummer until frost.
The intensely colored upper foliage contrasts beautifully with the deeper green leaves below, creating a two-tone effect that draws attention from across the landscape. Whether planted in flower beds, borders, mixed annual displays, or tropical-themed gardens, Aurora provides months of vibrant color and architectural interest during the hottest part of the growing season.
Growing Information
Aurora thrives in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Plants typically reach 2 to 4 feet in height and develop a bushy, upright habit. Bright sunlight encourages the most vivid foliage coloration, while warm temperatures promote vigorous growth.
Like other ornamental amaranths, Aurora tolerates summer heat exceptionally well and remains attractive when many flowering annuals begin to decline. The colorful foliage often becomes more intense as the season progresses.
Seed Sowing Instructions
- Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost or sow directly outdoors after frost danger has passed.
- Cover seeds lightly with soil.
- Maintain temperatures between 70-80°F (21-27°C).
- Germination generally occurs within 7-14 days.
- Space plants 18-24 inches apart.
- Provide full sun for best foliage coloration.
Autumn Touch Amaranthus is a magnificent ornamental annual known for its large, feathery flower plumes that emerge creamy ivory and gradually mature through shades of gold, bronze, copper, and warm autumn tones. The effect is reminiscent of a brilliant fall landscape captured in a single plant. Tall, stately, and easy to grow, Autumn Touch creates dramatic vertical accents in flower beds, cottage gardens, cutting gardens, and wildlife plantings while providing months of changing color and texture.
The massive flower plumes begin developing in midsummer and continue expanding throughout the growing season. As temperatures cool and the flowers mature, the color transformation becomes even more pronounced, creating a constantly evolving display that remains attractive until frost. Its unique coloration makes Autumn Touch one of the most distinctive plume-type amaranths available.
Growing Information
Autumn Touch thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Plants typically reach 4 to 6 feet in height and produce strong stems capable of supporting their impressive flower plumes. Once established, they exhibit excellent heat and drought tolerance and continue performing through the hottest months of summer.
The large flower heads remain attractive for months and are highly valued by florists and dried flower enthusiasts. As seed heads mature, they provide additional ornamental interest and attract birds to the garden.
Seed Sowing Instructions
- Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost or sow directly outdoors after danger of frost has passed.
- Cover seeds lightly with soil.
- Maintain temperatures between 70-80°F (21-27°C).
- Germination typically occurs within 7-14 days.
- Space plants 18-24 inches apart.
- Provide full sun for best growth and flower development.
Green Thumb Amaranthus is a unique and eye-catching ornamental annual prized for its striking lime-green flower plumes and bold architectural presence. Unlike the reds, bronzes, and golds commonly associated with amaranths, this unusual variety produces dense, upright flower spikes in shades of chartreuse and emerald green that provide an unexpected splash of color in the garden. The distinctive blooms pair beautifully with brightly colored annuals and create dramatic contrasts in mixed borders and floral arrangements.
Tall, vigorous, and remarkably easy to grow, Green Thumb develops into an impressive specimen plant that adds texture, height, and visual interest throughout the summer and fall. Its unusual coloration makes it especially popular among floral designers seeking fresh, modern combinations in both cut and dried arrangements.
Growing Information
Green Thumb thrives in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Plants typically grow 4 to 5 feet tall and produce sturdy stems topped with large, plume-like flower heads. Once established, plants tolerate heat, humidity, and periods of drought exceptionally well.
The unusual green flower plumes begin appearing in midsummer and remain attractive for months. As the season progresses, the flower heads develop additional texture while maintaining their distinctive coloration, providing long-lasting garden interest well into autumn.
Seed Sowing Instructions
- Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost or sow directly outdoors after frost danger has passed.
- Cover seeds lightly with soil.
- Maintain temperatures between 70-80°F (21-27°C).
- Germination usually occurs within 7-14 days.
- Space plants 18-24 inches apart.
- Provide full sun for best growth and flower production.
Pygmy Torch Amaranthus is a compact ornamental amaranth that produces brilliant upright flower plumes in rich shades of crimson, burgundy, and scarlet. Unlike many towering amaranths that can reach six feet or more, this dwarf selection maintains a neat, manageable size while delivering the same bold color and dramatic appearance. The dense torch-like flower spikes rise above attractive foliage, creating vibrant displays in flower beds, borders, containers, and cutting gardens.
Its compact habit makes Pygmy Torch especially valuable for smaller gardens and mixed annual plantings where larger amaranths might overwhelm neighboring flowers. The brilliant flower spikes remain colorful for months and continue providing visual interest from midsummer until frost.
Growing Information
Pygmy Torch thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Plants typically reach 18 to 30 inches in height, making them considerably smaller than most ornamental amaranths. Their compact size allows them to fit easily into mixed borders while still producing an impressive floral display.
Like other amaranths, Pygmy Torch performs exceptionally well during hot summer weather and tolerates periods of drought once established. The flower spikes continue developing throughout the season, providing long-lasting color even during the hottest months.
Seed Sowing Instructions
- Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost or sow directly outdoors after frost danger has passed.
- Cover seeds lightly with soil.
- Maintain temperatures between 70-80°F (21-27°C).
- Germination generally occurs within 7-14 days.
- Space plants 12-18 inches apart.
- Provide full sun for maximum flower production.
Early Splendor Amaranthus is a breathtaking foliage annual prized for its brilliant combination of fiery red, magenta, and deep burgundy leaves. This striking selection of Amaranthus tricolor produces a dense, well-branched plant with vibrant color from top to bottom, making it a spectacular focal point in flower beds, borders, containers, and tropical-style plantings. The glowing red upper foliage contrasts beautifully with the darker purple-black lower leaves, creating a dramatic two-tone effect that lasts from midsummer until frost.
Unlike many ornamental amaranths grown primarily for their flowers, Early Splendor is valued for its vivid foliage display. The intense colors hold up beautifully through hot weather and often become even richer as the season progresses. Compact yet bold, this variety delivers dependable color without relying on blooms.
Growing Information
Early Splendor thrives in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Plants typically grow 2 to 4 feet tall and develop a bushy, upright habit. Bright sunlight encourages the most intense foliage coloration, while warm temperatures promote vigorous growth.
Once established, plants tolerate heat and short periods of drought well, making them ideal for hot summer gardens. The vibrant foliage stays attractive from midsummer until frost and requires little maintenance beyond regular watering during dry periods.
Seed Sowing Instructions
- Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost or sow directly outdoors after frost danger has passed.
- Cover seeds lightly with soil.
- Maintain temperatures between 70-80°F (21-27°C).
- Germination generally occurs within 7-14 days.
- Space plants 18-24 inches apart.
- Provide full sun for the most vibrant foliage coloration.
Yellow Tricolor Amaranthus is a brilliant ornamental foliage plant prized for its glowing golden-yellow leaves and dramatic tropical appearance. A colorful selection of ornamental amaranth, this variety produces large, brightly colored foliage that lights up flower beds, borders, and mixed annual plantings throughout the summer season. The vivid yellow upper growth contrasts beautifully with the deeper green foliage below, creating a striking display that remains attractive from midsummer until frost.
Unlike traditional flowering annuals that depend on blooms for color, Yellow Tricolor delivers season-long interest through its spectacular foliage alone. The bright golden leaves seem to shimmer in sunlight, making this variety an outstanding focal point in both formal and informal garden settings.
Growing Information
Yellow Tricolor thrives in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Plants typically grow 2 to 4 feet tall and develop a bushy, upright habit. Bright sunlight encourages the richest yellow coloration and strongest overall growth.
This variety performs exceptionally well during hot summer weather and tolerates periods of drought once established. The colorful foliage remains vibrant throughout the growing season and often becomes even more intense as plants mature.
Seed Sowing Instructions
- Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost or sow directly outdoors after danger of frost has passed.
- Cover seeds lightly with soil.
- Maintain temperatures between 70-80°F (21-27°C).
- Germination generally occurs within 7-14 days.
- Space plants 18-24 inches apart.
- Provide full sun for the brightest foliage color.
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