Flowers
Amaranthus 'Pygmy Torch'
Prince's Feather
Commonly known as Prince’s Feather, this annual has distinctive maroon blooms. If left, the flowers will go on to produce seeds for the birds in your garden. Alternatively, you may decide to cut and enjoy as a cut flower. Suitable for larger containers or planted in summer borders for seasonal interest.
- Plant type
- Half-Hardy Annual
- Position
- Full Sun
- Height
- 45cm
- Spread
- 45cm
Growing calendar
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Sow indoors
Sow outdoors
Flowering
Sowing & growing
Start seeds undercover Feb-April or sow direct May-June. Sow into moist soil and keep at warm temperatures of 20°C for germination. If sowing outdoors, use a cloche to protect seedlings if necessary. Seedlings should be hardened off before being planted out when last frosts have passed.
Aftercare
Regularly pinch out the growing tips of young plants for more side growth. Established plants may require support.
Gallery
Ref. SEA025