Amaranth
For striking and impressive summer plantings in the garden, foxtail plants such as amaranth, also known as Amaranthus cruentus or Amaranthus caudatus depending on the variety, are the ideal choice. With its unusual, often bright red and purple flower spikes and leaves, amaranth adds a striking accent to any garden and adds an exotic touch to flowerbeds and arrangements. Amaranth is also popular as a grain substitute and is used in numerous recipes.
In our Gartenzauber online shop, you'll find a select selection of amaranth seeds. We've carefully selected special varieties for you, each distinguished by its vibrant color and height. From the copper-colored " Hot Biscuits " to the deep red " Velvet Curtains " – there's something for every taste.
In the Gartenzauber online shop, you can order high-quality seeds of the most beautiful amaranth varieties at any time. This way, you can give your garden an extravagant and colorful atmosphere.
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By sowing amaranth, you can add a colorful touch to your garden, especially when the summer blooms in full bloom. In our assortment of amaranth seeds, you'll always find special varieties that create beautiful summer beds and exotic flower arrangements.
Transform your garden into a vibrant summer paradise or infuse your beds and bouquets with new freshness and vitality with our exquisite amaranth selection. Our lovingly selected varieties ensure that monotony in your garden is a thing of the past. We have selected special varieties for every taste and style: The coral-colored, hanging flower spikes of the " Coral Fountain " bring dynamism to your garden, while the panicles of the " Mira " variety enchant with their pink, lilac, and pale green hues.
Thanks to the wide variety of amaranth seeds that you can order in the Gartenzauber Shop, you too will find your favorite variety.
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Sowing amaranth seeds is straightforward. You can start indoors on your windowsill starting in April. Scatter the seeds onto loose, nutrient-rich soil and cover them lightly, as amaranth needs light to germinate. Keep the soil evenly moist at 20 degrees Celsius. After 7 to 14 days, the first seedlings will appear. As soon as the risk of frost has passed, the young plants can be planted outdoors in May, spaced 30 to 50 cm apart. Alternatively, direct sowing is possible starting in mid-May.
Amaranth is easy to care for, but requires regular watering and a sufficient amount of water, especially during dry summers. Occasional thinning promotes healthy growth. Since the long panicles can become heavy, support is recommended.
In our Gartenzauber online shop, you'll find high-quality amaranth seeds, ideal for a colorful garden. You can also purchase many other flower seeds and seedlings from us to transform your garden into a veritable sea of blossoms.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is amaranth a light germinator or a dark germinator?
Amaranth is a light germinator. This means the seeds need light to germinate. Therefore, when sowing, you should only press the seeds lightly or scatter them very shallowly on the soil and not cover them. Keep the soil evenly moist and ensure the sowing site is well-lit to promote germination.
Is amaranth hardy?
Most amaranth varieties are annual and therefore not winter hardy. Amaranth is very sensitive to frost and should therefore not be planted outdoors until after the Ice Saints, starting in mid-May.
When should I cut amaranth as a cut flower?
For long-lasting vase life, you should cut freshly bloomed amaranth panicles. If you want to use amaranth as a dried flower, it's best to cut it when the flowers are fully open.