Description

Amaranthus ‘Patio Jewels’

Amaranthus sanguineus nanus

sanguineus nanus hypochondriacus (paniculatus)

Zoe’s special blend!

You are going to love these! ‘Patio Jewels’ Amaranthus!

I have created one of my special blends so you can enjoy both a vibrant green and a deep red from just one packet.

Seedlings are also ‘green’ or ‘red’, easily distinguishable for planting wherever you wish!

This is a completely different type of Amaranthus. Much shorter than any we have grown before, ideal for Patio Pots in the container garden as well as planted at the front of our beds and borders!

It’s upright, needs no staking and very little maintenance. Planted in May these plants just grew bigger and better throughout the summer pushing into Autumn with just an occasional splash of liquid plant feed to keep the plants vibrant when growing in pots!

Guaranteed to go with everything!

How to grow:

Don’t start Amaranthus too early, these plants cannot be planted until all risk of frost has passed.

Seeds will benefit from ‘a bit of warmth’ to germinate, 20-22°C is ideal.

Seeds need light for germination, don’t cover them in compost.

For more detailed growing instructions join our ‘Grow-A-Long’  and for busy gardeners you can now plan ahead with our Spring Grow-A-Long Handbook.

Details:
Variety: Amaranthus sanguineus nanus hypochondriacus
Type: Half Hardy Annual
Position: Plants require full sun
Sow: Spring
Height: 40-50 cm
Spacing: 15-20cm apart
Harvest: July onwards
Seeds per packet: 150 seeds of each = 300 (approx. counted by weight)

Cutting /Vase Life:

Pick when colourful seed heads have emerged and have started to elongate, stems will feel firmer to the touch.

Place straight into buckets of water and leave to rest preferably overnight this is called conditioning. Removing foliage will help reduce the risk of wilting as well as revealing more of the colourful spires and tails.