500+ Hot Biscuits Amaranth Seeds Amaranthus Cruentus Ornamental Annual Bronze Orange Plumes Easy Grow Garden Border Container

Hot Biscuits amaranth is an eye-catching ornamental annual grown for its long, feathery plumes of warm bronze-orange color. The sturdy, upright stems and abundant flower spikes bring dramatic height and a sunset glow to sunny borders, cottage gardens, and large containers from midsummer through fall. Blooms also make gorgeous fresh and dried cut flowers, adding rustic texture to seasonal arrangements.

This easy-to-grow amaranth thrives in full sun and average, well-draining soil, proving heat tolerant and quite forgiving once established. Mass it in groups for a bold focal point, or weave it among zinnias, grasses, and other warm-toned annuals for a rich textural border. In addition to its ornamental appeal, young leaves are edible and can be picked for salads or cooked like spinach, making Hot Biscuits a versatile choice for both flower and kitchen gardens.
Species: Amaranthus cruentus
Variety: Hot Biscuits
Type: Ornamental annual; also edible leaf and cut flower
Plant Habit: Upright, branching, reaching 3-5 feet tall
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Average, well-draining; tolerates dry conditions once established
Days to Harvest: Not applicable; ornamental blooms develop in about 75-90 days from sowing
Zones: All USDA zones as annual
Germination: 7-14 days at 65-75 degrees F
Sowing: Direct sow after last frost or start indoors 4-6 weeks before; sow 1/4 inch deep
Spacing: Space 12-18 inches apart
Notes: Drought and heat tolerant once established; attractive to pollinators