Amaranth "Coral Fountain" (Amaranthus caudatus)

This show-stopping Amaranth is fun, easy to grow and creates a real statement in the garden or vase. Cascading velvety “ropes'' create drama in arrangements or in installations like wedding arches or hanging arrangements. The beautiful warm coral tones compliment many color schemes. The plants can be pinched/pruned to produce smaller ropes useful for bouquets or allowed to grow naturally to produce ropes up to 3 ft long.

Type: Tender Annual

Growing Instructions: Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last spring frost. Transplant after threat of frost. Or direct sow seed after threat of frost (preferred method).

Plant spacing: 12"

Light requirements: Full sun

Height: 4-6 ft.

Days to Maturity/Bloom: 65-75 days

Grower Skill Level: Beginner

*Approximately 100 seeds per pack