Coral Fountain Amaranthus Seed
Quick Facts
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Latin Name
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Amaranthus caudatus
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Days To Maturity
Days To Maturity
Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date.
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65 - 75 Days
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Life Cycle
Life Cycle
Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature).
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Annual
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Hybrid Status
Hybrid Status
Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.
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Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next. -
Open Pollinated
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Product Features
Product Features
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Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets
- Variety good for fresh cut-flower displays.
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Ideal for Drying and Crafts
- Variety is excellent for creating dried flowers.
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Coral Fountain Amaranthus Seed
Unique coral-pink tassels.
Coral Fountain is a great complement to Emerald Tassels and Love-Lies-Bleeding. All have similar plant habits, days to maturity, and great presence in arrangements. Common names include amaranth and tassel flower.Specs:
Quick Facts
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Latin Name
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Amaranthus caudatus
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Days To Maturity
Days To Maturity
Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date.
Close
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65 - 75 Days
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Life Cycle
Life Cycle
Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature).
Close -
Annual
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Hybrid Status
Hybrid Status
Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.
Close
Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next. -
Open Pollinated
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Product Features
Product Features
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Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets
- Variety good for fresh cut-flower displays.
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Ideal for Drying and Crafts
- Variety is excellent for creating dried flowers.
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DAYS TO GERMINATION:
7-10 days at 70-75°F (21-24°C)SOWING:
Transplant - Sow 4-6 weeks before planting out. Grow at 62-65°F (17-18°C) until transplanting out. Direct seed - After danger of frost. Support advised.LIGHT PREFERENCE:
Sun.PLANT HEIGHT:
Varies Providing support is advised.PLANT SPACING:
12-15". For upright, plume types, thinner and more manageable stems can be achieved using a tighter spacing of 3-6".HARDINESS ZONES:
Annual.VASE LIFE:
7-10 days.HARVEST:
Fresh - When at least 3/4 of the flowers on the inflorescence are open.Dried - Seed has begun to set and flowers feel firm.
Drying - Stand up trailing varieties in a bucket or any tall container to maintain draped appearance. Hang upright varieties to dry.
SOIL:
Well-drained soil. pH: 6-7 preferred.USES:
Fresh or dried cut flower, back of bed, accent in borders, containers.NOTES:
Support advised.Johnny's is committed to your success, every step of the way.
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