Amaranthus cruentus Hot Biscuits (8 plugs)

8 Plugs Shipped in a Mini Greenhouse

Planting Guide:

Late Spring (warm soil) - plant after all threat of frost has passed.

Amaranthus, which encompassing both the upright-plumed types like Amaranthus cruentus and the trailing tassel-types like Amaranthus caudatus, is a dramatic annual for the cutting garden that delivers texture, tall stems and desirable color. Plants thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, are heat- and drought-tolerant, and produce strong upright stems or cascading tassels that are excellent for fresh or dried floral work. The long-lasting blooms hold tremendous value as filler in arrangements, while the towering plumes add architectural impact in garden beds. Upright types often reach 4-6 ft or more, while tassel types spill dramatically to create movement in arrangements. 

Amaranthus cruentus 'Hot Biscuits' is an upright plume type with a beautiful bronze color. You can pinch the plant at about 1 foot in height to promote branch into smaller heads, otherwise expect one extremely large plume. Alternatively, grow 3-4 together in close proximity to keep the plants smaller. Consider succession planting amaranthus plugs into mid-summer for cut flower material in the autumn - the rusty color of 'Hot Biscuits' blends perfectly with an autumnal palette.