Amaranthus cruentus 'Autumn Palette'

Sowing method: April-June directly in the soil. First, rake the soil thoroughly until fine, then scatter the seeds (possibly mixed with dry sand) evenly and rake lightly. Finally, press down with a board, by hand or with a roller. Pre-sowing and transplanting is also an option. The more space you give them, the more side shoots will develop and the taller the main stem will grow. For cut flowers, it is worthwhile to sow or plant densely: this results in many manageable inflorescences. All varieties turn bronze to brown when ripe (in autumn).

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Sowing/planting time:

• April
• May
• June

Harvesting time:

• September
• October
• November

Soil type:

• All soil types

Cultivation location:

• Outdoors

Position:

• Sun

• Flower colour: Warm orange-brown and pistachio-colored hues
• Origin: Central America
• Average growth height: 90 to 120 cm
• Annual or perennial: Annual
• Attractive to insects: Various insects
• Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
• Ease of cultivation: Easy

• Latin: Amaranthus cruentus
• Dutch: Mixed Cattail
• Also known as: Not applicable / Not available
• English: Amaranth 'Autumn Palette'

• All year round