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Amaranth Bicolor Illumination Seeds for Planting – Gardening Enthusiasts

Amaranth Bicolor Illumination Seeds for Planting – Gardening Enthusiasts

$16.89 USD
$16.89 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Sow seeds early indoors 6 to 8 weeks before last frost or direct sow outdoors after frost danger passes
Press seeds lightly into soil surface do not bury deeply
Keep soil evenly moist during germination
Transplant seedlings outdoors when soil warms
Space plants appropriately to allow airflow

How to Grow

Provide full sun for best color and growth
Keep soil fertile and well drained
Water moderately allowing topsoil to dry slightly
Fertilize every few weeks for lush foliage
Remove weeds to reduce competition

Tips

Grow alongside pollinator plants to attract bees and butterflies
Mulch around plants to retain moisture
Use balanced fertilizer for intense color

Harvest young leaves if using as edible green

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Annual

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

multi-colored

growth-habit

Growth Habit

Upright

bloom-season

Bloom Season

Summer

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

Mild

suitable-for

Suitable for

Indoor/ out door

About
Amaranth Bicolor Illumination Seeds for Planting – Gardening Enthusiasts
seed-type

Seed Type

Open pollinated

plant-type

Plant Type

Leafy vegetable

Amaranth Bicolor Illumination is a vibrant heirloom variety of Amaranthus tricolor known for its striking multi-colored foliage. It adds impressive visual appeal to ornamental gardens, borders, and container plantings. This fast-growing annual thrives in full sun and warm conditions, producing rich colors throughout summer and into early fall. It works beautifully as both an ornamental and a culinary leafy green when harvested young.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

Spring

fruit-size

Fruit Size

Not applicable

plant-height

Plant Height

36 to 48 inches

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Full sun

water-needs

Water Needs

Moderate

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

3 to 10

container-garden

Container Garden

Yes

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

12 to 18 inches

planting-depth

Planting Depth

Lightly press

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Full sun

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
Seed Count
100
GTN
036000161090

Frequently Asked Questions

How can Amaranth foliage colour be maintained?

Full sunlight and fertile, well-drained soil can support strong growth and attractive foliage coloration.

Can Bicolor Illumination Amaranth be grown in containers?

Yes. Containers can accommodate this upright annual with sufficient soil, drainage, and sunlight.

Can young Amaranth leaves be harvested as leafy greens?

Yes. Young leaves of suitable edible amaranth varieties can be harvested as leafy greens.

What plants pair well with colourful Amaranth?

Its contrasting foliage works well alongside green-leaved plants and other warm-season ornamentals.

Does tall Amaranth require garden support?

Its upright habit is generally manageable, but support may help in exposed locations or strong winds.

Can Amaranth be included in pollinator-friendly gardens?

Yes. It can be combined with flowering plants selected to provide additional resources for bees and butterflies.