Amaranthus Seeds - Hot Biscuits
Flower Specifications
Season: Annual
USDA Zones: 3 - 10
Height: 48 inches
Bloom Season: Early summer to fall
Bloom Color: Orange
Environment: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Well-drained, pH 6.1 to 6.5
Deer Resistant: Yes
House Plant: No
Latin Name: Amaranthus Cruentus
Planting Directions
Temperature: 65 - 75F
Average Germ Time: 10 - 21 days
Light Required: Yes
Depth: Press seed into soil, do not cover
Sowing Rate: 4 - 5 seeds per plant
Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 24 - 36 inches
Amaranthus Cruentus (Hot Biscuits) - Wow, what an incredibly unique and attractive annual that can be established so easily from Amaranthus seeds! As shown in this image from Auburn University, Hot Biscuits Amaranthus plants are topped with clusters of ginger orange or cinnamon colored flowers. The deep green foliage is equally as beautiful as the flower clusters.
Grown as health food
Many Amaranthus species have been used as a food source in Central America as early as 4000 BC. While Amaranthus Cruentus is no longer a staple food, it is still grown and sold as a health food in many areas of the world.
Amaranthus seed | hot biscuits
Specifications
Hot Biscuits can grow up to 48 inches in height, and will bloom from early summer to fall. Amaranthus Hot Biscuits are used as a cut flower and are long-lasting in the vase.
Amaranthus plants have such gorgeous foliage and flowers that some gardeners will create a hedge or border with the plants. Hot Biscuits also attracts bees and butterflies!
- Height: 48 inches
- USDA Zones: 3 - 10
- Season: Annual
- Attracts bees and butterflies
How to Grow
Amaranthus seeds can be started indoors 6 - 8 weeks before the end of frost season and then transplanted outdoors. Or, for areas with long growing seasons, start the flower seeds directly outside once temperatures are consistently warm.
- Sowing Rate: 4 - 5 seeds per plant
- Average Germ Time: 10 - 21 days
- Keep moist until germination
- Depth: Press into soil, do not cover