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cruentus

Amaranthus 'Velvet Curtains'


Photo courtesy of Ball Seed

  • Crimson-purple plumes
  • Upright habit, intense red foliage
  • Excellent dried bouquet filler
  • Great foliage plant in container or garden!
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Container
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Fast Growing
Fast Growing
Garden
Garden
Great Foliage
Great Foliage
Low Maintenance
Low Maintenance



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Plant in the full sun and in an area with well draining soil.  Amaranthus is drought tolerant once established, however; does best with consistent moderate watering practices. Heavy seed heads may require staking in windy locations.


Height: 48-60 in
Spread: 18-24 in
Price Level 1: $5.49 ea.~4 ½” pot
Bloom Color: Burgundy
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Great Foliage
  • Garden
  • Border or Bed
  • Fast Growing
  • Focal Point
  • Container
  • Low Maintenance
  • Cut Flower/ Foliage

Exposure:

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun

Foliage Color:

  • Red

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage):

  • Summer

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water
  • Moist, Well-Drained