Amaranthus cruentus Hopi Red Dye

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Rich claret foliage makes this a handsome plant for the summer border and even more so in autumn when it is bedecked in velvet red tassels.

90 cm high x 40cm wide

(amahopi)

Genus species	Amaranthus cruentus
Variety	Hopi Red Dye
Group
Type	tender annual
Common Name	Amaranth
Border Position	middle to rear
Soil Type	Fertile, alkaline
Scent	no
Site	Full Sun,
Moisture	Moist ,well drained
Height	130cm
Spacing	5 per square metre
Sowing, Seeds, Planting	add humus at planting,
Care Tips	Liquid feed young seedlings regularly
Flowering	November through March
Vase Life	3 to 5 days
Harvesting