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Amaranthus caudatus 'Coral Fountain'
Amaranthus caudatus 'Coral Fountain' Seeds
Amaranthus Coral Fountain is a striking foliage plant with beautiful soft dusty pink tassels. It’s perfect for the vintage vibe that is so popular now. Amaranthus is a striking foliage plant altogether. Tall and dramatic with coloured tassels it's certainly a show stopper. It's a native of tropical regions of the world. Here in the UK Amaranthus grows quickly during the summer to produce masses of foliage for cutting and drying.
Feed and water well to get the tallest plants... it's worth giving some attention to these plants because a few stems of Coral Fountain Amaranthus in bouquets gives an upmarket feel. In my view Amaranthus is one of the best foliage plants you can grow.
| Genus | Amaranthus caudatus 'Coral Fountain' |
| Plant Type | Half Hardy Annual |
| Height & Spread | 90-120cm tall x 60cm (3-4 feet tall x 2 feet wide) |
| Sow Seeds | Sow indoors in spring 4 to 6 weeks before the last frost (Feb / April) Sow direct in May when the soil has warmed up and the outdoor temperature is above 15°C. A spring sowing to flowering usually takes around 12 weeks. |
| Thin/Plant Out | Thin/ Plant out 60cm apart. Provide strong supports to allow the tassels to develop. Grow through sturdy twiggy sticks or netting stretched horizontally. |
| Conditions Required | Amaranthus will grow in most soil conditions. Provide a sunny, well drained, sheltered spot and feed regularly for the tallest plants and best results. |
| Flower Production | Amaranthus flowers from July – October. Keep picking and dead heading to encourage the plants to carry on flowering. |
| Picking | Choose a cool part of the day to pick such as early morning or evening. Remove most of the leaves. Amaranthus lasts 7 -10 days in a vase and can be also be dried for use in floral arrangements by hanging it upside down in a dry dark place. |
| Planting Combinations | The dramatic dusty pink tassels of Amaranthus Coral Fountain combine beautifully with other annual flowers, particularly those with a vintage vibe. Lovely with Rudbeckia, Daucus 'Dara', Phlox and Rose Scabiosa. |