Amaranthus cruentus 'Red Spire'
This Amaranthus has lovely dark red, purple foliage. Spikes of red begin to form in the summer and bloom into the Fall. Dries beautifully! To dry, hang upside down. Tender young leaves can even be eaten!
Seeds per packet: Approx 100
Plant Type: Annual
Plant Time: After last frost
Germination: 7-10 days at 68- 75 F
Height: 3-5 ft
Plant Spacing: 12-15"
Light Preference: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 65-75 days
Transplant: Sow 4-6 weeks before the last frost. Barely cover seed. Bottom water or mist to avoid covering seeds with displaced soil. Harden off by growing at 62-65°F and transplant outside after last frost. Direct Seed: After last frost, sow thinly, barely covering the seed. When seedlings have first true leaves, thin to 12-15" apart.
Seeds are shipped via USPS. Any orders placed after 12pm on Friday or over the weekend will be filled the following week. Please allow 2-3 business days for your seed order to be processed.
We do not ship internationally.
135 Francis Hill Road
Comer, GA 30629
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