Amaranthus Seeds for Planting – Colorful foliage for Home Garden and Plant Collections
Seed Details & Growing Guide
All the essential information to grow healthy, vibrant flowers.
- Seed Type Flower Seeds
- Plant Type Annual Flowering Plant
- Germination Time 7-21 days
- Sowing Depth 0.5-1 cm
- Plant Spacing 20-40 cm
- Sunlight Full sun (6-8 hours daily)
- Soil Type Well-drained, fertile soil
- Watering Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
- Ideal Temperature 18-28°C
- Blooming Time 40-60 days after sowing; blooms summer to autumn
- Suitable For Garden beds, borders, containers
- Seed Storage Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container
- Special Care Deadhead to encourage continuous flowering; stake tall cultivars if needed
Description
Amaranthus is an annual flowering plant with colorful foliage that works well in garden beds, borders and containers. Sow seeds 0.5-1 cm deep and space plants 20-40 cm apart in full sun and well-drained, fertile soil. Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged and grow in 18-28°C. Germination takes 7-21 days, and plants bloom 40-60 days after sowing, providing continuous flowers from summer to autumn; deadhead to encourage more blooms and stake tall cultivars if needed.