
Dharaseeds
Amaranthus Seeds - Perfecta
Estimated delivery between Marsch 27 and Marsch 30.
A Stunning Ornamental with Bold Color and Graceful Growth
Amaranthus Perfecta is a beautiful ornamental variety known for its striking foliage and graceful, weeping form. With vibrant red and green hues, this variety is perfect for adding dramatic color to any garden. The plant's upright growth habit and unique flower clusters make it an excellent choice for borders, containers, or as a standalone feature in your garden. Whether you’re looking to enhance your landscape with color or create a dramatic focal point, Amaranthus Perfecta is sure to deliver.
Key Benefits
- Dazzling Foliage: Features a mix of red, green, and purple shades, offering a stunning contrast in your garden and creating visual interest throughout the season.
- Graceful Growth Habit: The weeping growth habit of Perfecta gives the plant a soft, cascading appearance, ideal for adding texture and movement to garden beds or containers.
- Long-Lasting Color: Offers continuous color throughout the growing season, with its vibrant foliage remaining attractive for months.
- Versatile Use: Perfect for planting in borders, as a background plant, in containers, or even as part of mixed garden beds.
- Easy to Grow: This low-maintenance plant is simple to grow and requires minimal care, making it perfect for both novice and experienced gardeners.
Planting Instructions
Planting Season
- Spring to Early Summer: Sow seeds in spring after the last frost has passed, or start them indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost for an earlier start.
Seed Preparation
- Light Germination: Seeds require light to germinate, so press them gently into the soil without covering them deeply.
Planting Details
- Depth: Plant seeds about 1/16 inch deep.
- Spacing: Space plants 18-24 inches apart to allow for proper air circulation and healthy growth.
- Light: Prefers full sun for optimal growth but can tolerate partial shade.
Watering and Care
- Water Needs: Keep the soil evenly moist during germination and early growth stages. Once established, Perfecta is fairly drought-tolerant but will benefit from regular watering during dry spells.
- Fertilizer: A balanced fertilizer can help support vibrant foliage, though Perfecta will thrive with minimal fertilization.
- Maintenance: Easy to maintain—just trim any dead or damaged leaves as necessary to keep the plant looking neat.
Perfect For
- Ornamental Borders: Add bold color and texture to garden edges with Perfecta’s striking foliage and weeping form.
- Container Gardens: Its graceful growth habit makes it perfect for pots, planters, and hanging baskets on patios or balconies.
- Mixed Garden Beds: Ideal for mixing with other plants for a stunning contrast of colors and forms.
- Low-Maintenance Landscapes: Perfect for gardeners looking for a low-care, high-impact plant that adds drama and beauty with minimal effort.
Coverage
- Packet: Covers up to 80 square feet, providing ample space for a vibrant display of Amaranthus Perfecta.
Enhance Your Garden with Amaranthus Perfecta
Create a striking and colorful focal point in your garden with Amaranthus Perfecta. This beautiful, low-maintenance plant brings bold, cascading color to any outdoor space. Whether you're planting it in beds, borders, or containers, Perfecta will add elegance and grace to your garden while attracting attention with its stunning foliage.
Order your seeds today and watch your garden flourish with Perfecta’s vibrant beauty!