Green Thumb Amaranthus
Amaranthus green thumb seeds - Unusual green upright fluffy spikes - like green tassels but spikey.
Amaranthus hypochondriacus
Minimum of 30 seeds
Lets talk about them
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Who doesn’t love amaranthus? with their fluffy trailing tendrils or upright spikes, perfect match to any bouquet, adding a real chic elegance. I could just have vases of them all over the house (sometimes I do).
How to make these beauties grow
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Sow: 4-6 weeks before the last frost. Or direct sow once danger of frost has passed.
How: Surface sow and lightly cover. Can be easily transplanted.
Space: 20-30cm
Height: 50cm
Where: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 65-75 days
Pick: When 3/4 of the flowers are open
Annual
Notes from the garden
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Amaranthus can also be dried - hang upside in a cool dark place for a few weeks to retain colour - or alternatively leave in a vase without water.
Pinch out main growing tip to encourage side branching and more useable stems (otherwise you can end up with stems as thick as broom handles).
Recommend staking trailing types.