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AMARANTHUS hypochondriacus Princess Feather Pygmy Torch
Family: Amaranthaceae
Characteristics: Annual 60 cm
Seed per packet: Approx. 200
Seed per gram: Approx. 1500
An early bloomer this colourful, deep burgundy Amaranth has 30 cm flower spikes making it a eye catcher in the garden,grow in clumps in your flower beds or use them to add a bold colour contrast to your container plants. These are excellent for use fresh or dried.
These unique plants add interest to flower beds and borders.
Amaranthus have an 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.
Native to Mexico
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