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Amaranth 'Red Army' Seeds
Amaranthus 'Red Army'
Ornamental, drought-resistant amaranth 'red army'. Grow a unique garden with amaranthus 'red army' seeds, featuring deep red ornamental foliage and impressive drought tolerance. These unusual plants, grown from seeds, thrive in the summer heat and offer a nutritional powerhouse for garden enthusiasts seeking both beauty and resilience.
Approx 400 seeds
- Drought Resistant
- Grow Your Own
- Micro Green
- Easy to Grow
Amaranth 'Red Army' Seeds – Quick Growing Guide
Amaranth 'Red Army' seeds produce striking red foliage and edible leaves, ideal for ornamental and culinary use. Sow from March to September in well-drained soil with full sun. Germination takes 7–14 days. Regular watering keeps plants healthy, with leaves ready to harvest in 4–6 weeks.
How to Sow, Grow and Harvest Amaranth 'Red Army' Seeds
- Sow:Feb–Jun under cover or in pots
- Germination:7–14 days
- Grow:Full sun, well-drained soil
- Water:Regular watering, keep soil moist but not waterlogged
- Harvest:Leaves from 4–6 weeks; cut young shoots for microgreens
- Best for:Beds, pots, microgreens, ornamental displays
Amaranth 'Red Army' is a stunning ornamental plant known for its rich cherry-red leaves and drought tolerance. Perfect for gardeners seeking a unique, low-maintenance addition, it also offers nutritious leaves ideal for microgreens or cooking. Thrives in warm summer conditions, making it a resilient and attractive choice.
Delivered within 2–3 working days. On its own, this packet ships letterbox delivery at £2.25. Fits through a standard letterbox, so no one needs to be home.
Delivery is priced on the size of your whole order, so adding more may move it into the next band:
- Letterbox delivery — small orders
- £2.25
- Standard delivery — most orders
- £4.50
- Standard delivery (multiple parcels) — large orders
- £7.50
- Free delivery (orders £60 and over)
- Free
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Amaranth 'Red Army' Seeds – Striking Red Ornamental and Edible Plant
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