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AMARANTHUS bicolor Molten Fire
Family: Amaranthaceae
Characteristics: Annual 80 cm
Seed per packet: Approx. 200
Seed per gram: Approx. 1400
One of the most colourful amaranths this stunning variety is grown for its bright colourful foliage.
Quick growing these are excellent plants for long-lasting fillers for beds or toward the back of your garden.
The leaves are edible and make great "cut flowers" to brighten indoor flower arrangements.
These unique plants add interest to flower beds and borders and have excellent heat and drought tolerance and prefer well-drained loam, but they can tolerate most soils with good drainage. They're a wonderful choice for beds, borders, and cutting gardens.
Amaranth is a warm-season crop.
The best time for sowing the seed:
- Cool climates: September-November
- Temperate climates: August-March
- Sub-tropicalclimates:August-April
- Tropical and Arid: March-August
Amaranth is easy to grow from seed. Cover the seed lightly and keep moist.
Germination: usually 7-10 days
For succession planting, stagger seed sow every 3-4 weeks for continued production.
*Please note:
- Please do not be too hasty to discard seeds that do not germinate; seeds will often lay dormant until the conditions are similar to their natural germination requirements.
- As with all seeds, they must have adequate water to germinate; keep them moist but not too wet.
- These growth notes are provided as guidance only and do not guarantee successful germination.
- Customers should do their due diligence to ensure the product suits their region.
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Importing to Tasmania Prohibited