Amaranthus hypochondriacus, 'Pygmy Torch'

Genus: Amaranthus

Species: hypochondriacus

Variety: 'Pygmy Torch'

Family Name: Amaranthaceae

Seed Catalogue No.: 84C

Hardiness: Hardy, Half Hardy

Lifecycle: Annual

Suitable for: Summer Bedding, Cut Flowers

Colour: Red/Maroon

Flowers: July, August, September

Lighting Conditions: Full Sun, Sheltered Sun

Soil Type: Loam

Soil Acidity: Alkaline, Neutral, Acid

Moisture: Well-drained

Germination Instructions

Sow directly where it is to flower in late spring. Sow 7mm deep into soil which has been well prepared and raked to a fine tilth. Only sow once danger of frost has passed. Offer cloche or tunnel protection if required. Germination takes 10-20 days at 22°C. When seedlings are large enough to handle thin to 50cm spacing.

Growing Instructions

Prefers fertile humus rich soil in full sun in a sheltered spot. Requires watering in dry periods. Feed regularly.

Cultivation Instructions

Pinch out centre stem to encourage side branching. Cut back after flowering and compost. Leave a few plants to self-seed if desired.

When to Sow

• Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
• Flowers/Harvest

Approximate number of seeds per packet: 864

Please note we pack the majority of our seeds by volume so the number of seeds indicated is only an approximation.