Amaranthus paniculatus Autumn Palette
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Amaranthus paniculatus Autumn Palette
Half Hardy Annual
- Position: Full sun
- Height: 48 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Ideal for: Border, Cut Flower
Description
Attractive, tall, feathery spikes of cream and biscuit shades will gently ruffle in the slightest breeze. Quick and easy to grow, adding height and interest to summer displays right through to the autumn, or used as an intriguing cut flower.
Height 90-120cm (48-72 inches)
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost. |
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| Sowing depth: | Surface sow |
Sow onto the surface of a good, free-draining, damp, seed seed sowing mix and lightly cover the seed with fine grade vermiculite or sowing mix. Place the seed container in a warm place at a daytime temperature of20-25C (68-77F) and allow this to be reduced slightly overnight to aid germination. Germination usually takes 3-15 days. Do not exclude light at any stage as this helps germination.
Growing Instructions
Transplant seedlings, when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3 inch) pots, taking care not to disturb the roots. Gradually acclimatize plants to cooler conditions for a few weeks before planting out after all risk of frost, 30cm (12 inches) apart.