Amaranthus Towers Red
Great for fresh and dried arrangements!
This plant ranges from 3 1/2 feet tall (at its central "tower") to about 27 inches at the secondary flowerspikes. Each bloom column measures 16 to 20 inches long and several inches thick, every iota of space jammed with rich color. The stems are fascinating in fresh arrangements, and may be dried for winter-long color as Everlastings.
Towers creates an instant focal point for the annual bed or border, and is at home among small shrubs and foliage plants as well. It is a fine companion to its chartreuse-flowered sibling, Green Towers, as well as to white blooms such as lacy-leaved Cosmos Sonata. It would make a stunning counterpart to the large green blooms of Zinnia Envy in the garden or vase!
Towers is a sun-loving annual that grows readily in moist, well-drained soil. The foliage is striking, too -- if you can take your eyes off the blooms long enough to see it! The green leaves are boldly splashed with purple right down to the ground. Pkt is 50 seeds.
| Genus | Amaranthus |
| Species | cruentus |
| Variety | Towers Red |
| Bloom Season | Early Summer - Early Fall |
| Habit | Upright |
| Plant Height | 2 ft 3 in - 3 ft 4 in |
| Bloom Size | 16 in - 20 in |
| Item Form | Seeds |
| Additional Characteristics | Direct Sow, Flower |
| Bloom Color | Red |
| Bloom Season | Fall, Summer |
| Foliage Color | Medium Green, Purple |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
| Soil Tolerance | Normal, loamy |
| Uses | Beds, Border, Cut Flowers, Everlastings, Ornamental, Outdoor |
