Unique, bi-color amaranth!
Autumn's touch is a very stately plant with erect spikes of pistachio-green tipped with bronze. Combine it with Hot Biscuits and Opopeo for a dazzling display in the garden, or use it as a cut flower to add drama to any arrangement. We found it paired very well with sunflowers. Pinch the center to encourage side branching. Ht. 40". Avg. 35,500 seeds/oz. Packet: 100 seeds.
Plant Cycle: (A) Days to Maturity or Bloom: 80-100
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Growing Information:
Amaranthus
GERMINATION: 7-10 days at 70-75°F (21-24°C).
CULTURE: Indoors - 4-6 weeks before last frost. Transplant out after danger of frost is past. Outdoors - After last frost, sow thinly.
GROWING ON: 62-65°F (16.7-18°C) until transplanting.
LIGHT/SOIL: Full sun in average, well-drained soil.
SPACING: 12-15". Support advised.
USE: Fresh or dried, back of bed, accent in borders, containers.
HARVEST: Fresh - At least 3/4 of the flowers on the inflorescence are open. Dried - Seed has begun to set and flowers feel firm; hang.
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Good for cut flowers and bouquets Good variety to choose for fresh cut Flowers displays. |
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Good for drying and crafts Variety is excellent for creating dried Flowers. |
