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Cinco De Mayo Ornamental Amaranth Flower Seeds

Cinco De Mayo Ornamental Amaranth Flower Seeds

Late Season Color Spectacular

Amaranth - Cinco de Mayo (Heirloom) - Amaranthus tricolor

Annual - Exclusive - Brilliant color for excitement. Easy to grow spectacular foliage in electric yellow, scarlet-orange, magenta and multicolor pinwheels.

Soil & Water:Relatively drought tolerant once established. No need for additional amendments. Plant in ordinary well worked soil.

Planting & Growing:To start indoors, sow seeds 1" apart in pots or a container of seed starting mix. Cover lightly and keep moist with a strong light source. To start outdoors, sow seedin full sun in springtime when temperatures are consistently in the 50's. Space tiny seeds as thinly as possible. Cover lightly and keep moist until emerge in 7-10 days.

Soil Temperature: above 50°F
Planting Depth: Very lightly
Germination: 7-10 Days
Height At Maturity: 3-4 feet
Sun/Shade: Full Sun
Spacing After Thinning: 12-18"
Approx Seeds per Pack: 400 Seeds
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Description

Amaranth - Cinco de Mayo (Heirloom) - Amaranthus tricolor

Annual - Exclusive - Brilliant color for excitement. Easy to grow spectacular foliage in electric yellow, scarlet-orange, magenta and multicolor pinwheels.

Soil & Water:Relatively drought tolerant once established. No need for additional amendments. Plant in ordinary well worked soil.

Planting & Growing:To start indoors, sow seeds 1" apart in pots or a container of seed starting mix. Cover lightly and keep moist with a strong light source. To start outdoors, sow seedin full sun in springtime when temperatures are consistently in the 50's. Space tiny seeds as thinly as possible. Cover lightly and keep moist until emerge in 7-10 days.

Soil Temperature: above 50°F
Planting Depth: Very lightly
Germination: 7-10 Days
Height At Maturity: 3-4 feet
Sun/Shade: Full Sun
Spacing After Thinning: 12-18"
Approx Seeds per Pack: 400 Seeds

Planting and growing information can be found on the seed packet image. While Renee's Garden seeds are not all certified organic, they do not sell treated or GMO seeds and have signed the "Safe Seed Pledge". This seedline features unique varieties personally selected by Renee Shepherd for use in the kitchen or in bouquets.

Shipping Information

Ships from Northern CA.

Shipping Weight: 0.01 lb

Dimensions: 4.5"L x 3.125"W x 0.1"H

Features

  • Container Compatible
  • Does Not Require Support
  • Good Fall Color
  • Heirloom
  • Somewhat Drought Tolerant
  • Suited to Warmer Climates
  • Useful for Ornamental

Characteristics

Bloom Season : Fall
Bloom Season : Summer
Flower Color : Orange
Flower Color : Red
Flower Color : Scarlet
Flower Color : Yellow
Growth Habit : Weeping
Life Cycle : Annual
Plant Usage : Ornamental
Planting Time : Spring
Seed Unit Sizes : Seed Pack
Sun Requirements : Full Sun

Planting & Care

Soil & Water:Relatively drought tolerant once established. No need for additional amendments. Plant in ordinary well worked soil.

Planting & Growing:To start indoors, sow seeds 1" apart in pots or a container of seed starting mix. Cover lightly and keep moist with a strong light source. To start outdoors, sow seedin full sun in springtime when temperatures are consistently in the 50's. Space tiny seeds as thinly as possible. Cover lightly and keep moist until emerge in 7-10 days.

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