{"product_id":"autumns-touch-amaranthus-seeds-amaranthus-cruentus","title":"Autumn's Touch Amaranthus Seeds — Amaranthus cruentus","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBold, Architectural Drama for the Late Garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Autumn's Touch'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a stunning form of \u003cem\u003eAmaranthus cruentus\u003c\/em\u003e that brings rich, autumnal toned drama to the late summer and autumn garden. Upright, branching plants produce magnificent plumes and tassels in deep bronze, and copper tones — colours that seem to glow in the warm light of the season. A bold architectural plant that commands attention and looks extraordinary in both the garden and the vase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Gardeners Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍂 \u003cstrong\u003eRich autumn tones\u003c\/strong\u003e — deep bronze and copper plumes that glow in late season light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📏 \u003cstrong\u003eGrows 90–150 cm tall\u003c\/strong\u003e — a bold, upright statement plant for borders and cutting gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✂️ \u003cstrong\u003eOutstanding cut and dried flower\u003c\/strong\u003e — the dramatic plumes are stunning fresh or dried in arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eEasy to grow\u003c\/strong\u003e — fast-growing and heat-loving; thrives in NZ summers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🐝 \u003cstrong\u003eAttracts birds and beneficial insects\u003c\/strong\u003e — seed heads are loved by birds in autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌾 \u003cstrong\u003eEdible grain crop\u003c\/strong\u003e — seeds are nutritious and can be harvested for cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tips for New Zealand\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seeds directly into warm, well-drained soil after the last frost, or start indoors 4–6 weeks before transplanting. Amaranthus loves heat and full sun — sow in spring once soil has warmed. Thin or transplant seedlings to 30–45 cm apart. Water regularly until established; once growing strongly, plants are quite drought-tolerant. Harvest plumes for drying when fully coloured but before seeds begin to drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Packet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach packet contains \u003cstrong\u003e20 seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e of Amaranthus cruentus 'Autumn's Touch'.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chbotanics Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45028528291909,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/2974\/5733\/files\/image_642293ca-ec92-436d-b98b-e9ee5e51c5dd.png?v=1780704546","url":"https:\/\/chbotanics.co.nz\/products\/autumns-touch-amaranthus-seeds-amaranthus-cruentus","provider":"Chbotanics Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}