Perfecta, Amaranthus

Key Attributes

Sun
Sun: Full Sun
Packet
Packet: 250 Seeds
Days To Maturity (# Days)
Days To Maturity (# Days): 65
Botanical Name
Botanical Name: Amaranthus tricolor

Perfecta, Amaranthus

The Perfecta Amaranthus is a beautiful plant that blooms an array of beautiful vibrant colors that is just perfect for any garden! The eye-catching combination of its yellow and scarlet upper leaves and green yellow, and chocolate brown lower leaves is absolutely breathtaking.
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Key Attributes

Sun
Sun: Full Sun
Packet
Packet: 250 Seeds
Days To Maturity (# Days)
Days To Maturity (# Days): 65
Botanical Name
Botanical Name: Amaranthus tricolor

Product Details

Weight

0.008

Depth

0.1

Height

4.5

Width

3.25

Plant Height

48-60"

Botanical Name

Amaranthus tricolor

Seed Type

Seed

Seeds Per Gram

1,711

Seeds Per Pound

776,000

Packet

250 Seeds

Sow Depth

1/16"

Seeds Per Ounce

48,500

Breed

Open-pollinated

Sun

Full Sun

Life Cycle

Annual

Sow Method

Transplant

Categories

Flowers

Days To Maturity (# Days)

65

Components

Growing Instructions

    Learning Download: How to Grow Amaranthus

Amaranthus is an annual plant that can reach 5 feet in height and has colorful flowers or leaves, depending on the variety. They are often used similar to annual grasses, such as adding them as accents to other pots or garden beds.

Before Planting: Since Amaranthus is not frost tolerant, it is suggested to begin the seeds indoors eight weeks before the last frost.

Planting: Plant seeds 1/2 inch deep and cover lightly with soil. Space them 10 inches apart, but they can be closer as Amaranthus tolerates crowding well and looks good when grown in clumps.

Watering: Only water once or twice a week during dry periods.

Fertilizer: Fertilize immediately after planting and then every six weeks with a 10-10-10 granular fertilizer.

Days to Maturity: Amaranthus flowers are long lasting and blooms will last until frost begins in the fall.

Harvesting: Trim bloom stalks and hang them upside down in a well-ventilated area to dry. The flowers will hold their color even after drying.

Tips: Discourage the growth of weeds by applying mulch around the plant’s base.

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