Autumn's Touch Amaranthus Seeds — Amaranthus cruentus

Bold, Architectural Drama for the Late Garden

'Autumn's Touch' is a stunning form of Amaranthus cruentus 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.

Why Gardeners Love It

• 🍂 Rich autumn tones — deep bronze and copper plumes that glow in late season light
• 📏 Grows 90–150 cm tall — a bold, upright statement plant for borders and cutting gardens
• ✂️ Outstanding cut and dried flower — the dramatic plumes are stunning fresh or dried in arrangements
• 🌱 Easy to grow — fast-growing and heat-loving; thrives in NZ summers
• 🐝 Attracts birds and beneficial insects — seed heads are loved by birds in autumn
• 🌾 Edible grain crop — seeds are nutritious and can be harvested for cooking

Growing Tips for New Zealand

Sow 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.

What's in the Packet

Each packet contains 20 seeds of Amaranthus cruentus 'Autumn's Touch'.