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Amaranth
Botanical Name: Amaranthus spp.
Type: Hardy Annual

Amaranth is a striking and multi-purpose plant grown for its dramatic foliage, cascading flower plumes, and nutrient-rich seeds or leaves. Depending on the variety, Amaranth can be a showy ornamental or a valuable edible — or both! It thrives in warm, sunny spots and is highly adaptable, producing towering plants with vibrant red, green, bronze, or purple hues. Excellent for cut flower arrangements, edible landscapes, and pollinator-friendly gardens.

Note: Please specify if you’re growing ornamental (e.g., Love-Lies-Bleeding) or edible types (e.g., grain or leafy amaranth) for tailored sowing info.

Plant Details

Type: Hardy annual
Height: 80–100cm
Spread: 30–40cm
Flowers: July – September
Position: Full sun; well-drained, fertile soil

Growing Information

Sow: March – May indoors or direct sow after last frost
Germination: 7–14 days at 20–24°C
Transplant: Harden off and plant out once frosts have passed
Spacing: 30–45cm apart
Care: Water during dry spells; may need staking in windy areas

Why You’ll Love It

Bold, architectural form with colourful flowers or foliage
Versatile – ornamental or edible depending on variety
Attracts pollinators and beneficial insects
Easy to grow and drought-tolerant once established

Top Tip

Harvest flowers for drying just as they begin to open. For edible varieties, pick young leaves regularly or allow to mature for grain harvest later in the season.

Perfect For

Ornamental borders & cut flower gardens
Edible landscaping & permaculture beds
Pollinator-friendly planting
Dried floral crafts & seed saving

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