Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Orange Bronze | Green | ||
| Autumn | Orange Bronze | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Amaranthaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy, Columnar upright
- Genus
Amaranthus can be upright or spreading annuals or short-lived perennials, with simple leaves and tiny flowers borne in dense, erect or pendulous, catkin-like inflorescences in summer and autumn
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Direct sow seed outside, thinning seedlings to about 40cm apart, or sow seed under glass in pots or trays. Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich soil in full sun in a sheltered site. Plants may need staking in exposed sites
Propagation
Propagate by seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Bedding
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required. Pinch out or prune the tip of the main stem when young, to encourage branching
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to a virus
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