500+ Seeds Perfecta Amaranth Amaranthus Cruentus Ornamental Red Yellow Bicolor Blooms Easy Grow Garden Border Container

These Perfecta Amaranth seeds produce a striking ornamental annual with fiery red and yellow bicolor blooms that catch the eye from midsummer to frost. A classic choice for warm-climate color, this Amaranthus cruentus selection grows quickly and easily, making it a rewarding plant for beginning and experienced gardeners alike.

Use Perfecta amaranth to add height and sizzling color to garden borders, mixed beds, and large containers. The vivid bicolor display also works beautifully in fresh or dried arrangements, and the upright habit pairs well with soft, mounding annuals. Simply provide plenty of sunshine and regular moisture for a showy summer statement.

Species: Amaranthus cruentus
Variety: Perfecta
Type: Ornamental annual
Plant_Habit: Upright, branching
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile
Zones: 3-10 as an annual
Germination: 7-14 days at 70-75°F
Sowing: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost or direct sow after all danger of frost; cover seed 1/8 inch
Spacing: 12-18 inches apart
Notes: Heat tolerant; colored display intensifies in full sun