Cat.No | FL-85 |
Product Name | Amaranthus cruentus, 'Oeschberg' |
Inventory | In stock |
Seeds per Packet (Approx.) | 2500 |
Genus | Amaranthus |
Species | cruentus |
Family | Amaranthaceae |
English Name | Fox Tail Amaranthus |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Life Cycle | Annual |
Flower Color | Red/Maroon |
Florescence | June, July, August, September, October |
Lighting Requirement | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Soil Type Requirement | Clay, Chalk, Sand, Loam |
Soil Acidity Requirement | Alkaline, Neutral, Acid |
Moisture Requirement | Well-drained |
Applicable for | Summer Bedding, Cut Flowers |
Sowing Temperature Advice | 22°C |
Sowing Spacing Advice | 60 cm |
Estimated Germination Days | 4-10 days |
Variety | Oeschberg' |
This is an annual plant with outstanding ornamental properties. Its flowers have an attractive blood-red color which makes it an excellent cut flower and a decorative material for the garden. Its young leaves are purple in color and can be eaten as a vegetable.
The number of seeds per packet is only an approximation, but will not vary much. Please inquire online before placing your order.
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