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
- Not Fussy
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 2-5 working days via our standard delivery
Standard Delivery
For standard delivery, we’ll work with our delivery partners to ensure you receive your delivery within 2-5 working days.
Express Delivery
You can also send this item the next day, just place the order before 11 am and we'll get it sent out the same day to arrive the following day.
Gifting
Want to send this as a gift? We can include a handwritten note, just add what you'd like to write at checkout.
If you’re worried about your delivery or have any other questions please get in touch at [email protected] and one of our team will come back to you as soon as we can.
For more information on our shipping services, have a look at our FAQs.
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 2-5 working days via our standard delivery
Standard Delivery
For standard delivery, we’ll work with our delivery partners to ensure you receive your delivery within 2-5 working days.
Express Delivery
You can also send this item the next day, just place the order before 11 am and we'll get it sent out the same day to arrive the following day.
Gifting
Want to send this as a gift? We can include a handwritten note, just add what you'd like to write at checkout.
If you’re worried about your delivery or have any other questions please get in touch at [email protected] and one of our team will come back to you as soon as we can.
For more information on our shipping services, have a look at our FAQs.
Grow in Your Garden
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How to Grow
Sow Amaranth 'Red Army' seeds in warm soil after frost, in full sun. This resilient plant thrives with minimal care and produces edible, colourful leaves.
Sowing
Sow seeds thinly in warm, damp well drained soil lightly covered and keep on a sunny windowsill.
About Amaranth 'Red Army'
Ideal for container growing, cut flower arrangements, drought resistance, and nutrient-rich microgreens.
- Drought Resistant
- Grow Your Own
- Micro Green
- Not Fussy
History of Amaranth 'Red Army'
Amaranth’s name derives from the Greek word meaning 'unfading', reflecting its enduring beauty. This variety thrives in heat and adds vibrant colour and nutrition to your garden.
| Other Names | Calaloo, Rajgira and Lal Saag |
|---|---|
| Pet/Baby Safe | Non-toxic |
FAQs
Sow seeds indoors or directly outdoors after the last frost. Provide full sun and well-drained soil.
Yes, leaves are edible and nutritious, great steamed or as microgreens.
Typically up to 1.5 metres tall, perfect for garden borders or pots.