Green World Amaranthus Pygmy Torch Seed(20 per packet)

Amaranthus seeds are wonderful for easily growing some real eye-catching attention for the summer border. Grow Amaranthus plants in clumps in your flower beds or use them to add a bold color contrast to your container plants. Amaranthus Pygmy Torch is excellent for cutting and drying. It has beautiful 12 inch spikes of crimson flowers all summer. It is a very early bloomer and easy to grow from flower seed. Sow the Amaranthus flower seed directly outdoors after in a prepared seedbed or on pots. Press the seeds into the soil but do not cover them. Keep the Amaranthus seeds moist until germination. Flower Specifications •Season: Annual •Height: 12 - 16 inches •Bloom Season: Early Summer to fall •Bloom Color: Crimson •Environment: Full sun •Soil Type: Well-drained, pH 6.1 to 6.5 Planting Directions •Temperature: 25 to 30 degree C ( Night temp.) •Average Germ Time: 10 - 21 days •Light Required: Full Sun •Depth: Press seed into soil, do not cover •Moisture: Keep moist until germination •Sowing distance: 40 cms Plant to Plant •Water: Low to moderate •Soil Type: All - Tolerant of Most Soil Types., Chalky Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Peaty Soil, Saline Soil, Sandy Soil, Silty Soil