Now you may be fooled into thinking that ‘Amaranthus Caudatus Red’ is the the name of a rap star but you would…rather unfortunately, be wrong.
Amaranthus is a tricky plant to describe…at least I have trouble…so I looked to see what the good old RHS had to say about it:
“Amaranthus caudatus is a bushy, erect annual or biennial, with large ovate leaves and drooping, crimson tassel-like racemes of tiny flowers in summer and autumn.”
…well ok…I could have probably had a go…they make it sound so easy. You may not think it is a flower that you would use a cut flower…but try it…it’s great…certainly makes a statement. The tassel flowers remind me of dreadlocks…super groovy…but your Gran might not like them.
How To Grow Amaranthus.
*I would hold off sowing outside until after mid May.
Time lapse video of Amaranthus growing.
*I used to start them off in pots…but now think that they don’t do quite as well when started this way…so I sow directly in the soil. HOWEVER you get loads of seeds in a packet…so why not try some in pots and see how you get on?
*As always ensure that your flower bed is weed free and prepared to a fine tilth.
*They will be happy in partial shade but full sun is best.
*Amaranthus Caudatus needs a sheltered spot.
*Make sure that you give them plenty of water if the summer gets hot…(Stifles laughter)
*Thin the seedlings out to about a 40 cm.
BUY AMARANTHUS CAUDATUS SEEDS :)
Have fun one and all.
Kindest regards
Benjamin
PS Amaranthus also appears in the Higgledy Complete Cut Flower Patch Collection of seeds…20 packets for just £19.50.
September 26, 2014 @ 1:17 pm
Exceptional post however I was wanting to know if you could write a litte more on this subject?
I’d be very thankful if you could elaborate a little
bit more. Thanks!
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November 18, 2012 @ 7:15 pm
Hi Ben, I can’t wait to grow these next Spring :o) And I love the time lapsevideo – can we have more of them so I know what to expect of my cutting patch? Many thanks.xxx
November 19, 2012 @ 1:58 pm
I shall do my best to find some…I don’t make time lapse vids myself though. Roll on next spring. :)