Amaranthus ‘Molten Fire’ (amaranthus Gangeticus)
Half-hardy annual
Show-stopping foliage plant with bright red leaves in summer. Intense red colours on young leaves. Older bronze leaves contrast well. A focal point for any display
Seeds from Thompson & Morgan
Sow indoors
Sow outdoors
Plant out
Flowers
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
Grows well in most soils
1.2m (48″)
Bushy
Sow early spring at 21 -24C (70-75F) in a good seed compost. 2mm (1/16in) deep and keep the soil damp but not wet. Sealing in a polythene bag after sowing is helpful. Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost.
Will flower until first frost. Then it’s done.
Last year the birds gifted me an amaranthus plant by dropping seeds they were taking from the bird table. I thought it was lovely enough to try and grow some on purpose this year (2024). Wish me luck!