Amaranthus Hot Biscuit Seed produces warm-toned plume stems for summer and late-autumn cut-flower work. Its unusual colour and strong texture make it a useful filler or focal stem in South African bouquets, dried bunches and seasonal flower beds.
View our detailed grow guide: Amaranthus Grow Guide for South African Conditions
Quick Grow Facts
Plant Type: Warm-season annual cut flower.
Scientific Name: Amaranthus spp.
General Sowing Time: Spring to early summer after frost risk has passed; source copy notes sales use from summer through late autumn.
Position: Full sun.
Sow Depth: Cover seed lightly.
Spacing: 30-38 cm for well-branched garden plants; closer spacing can be used for thinner cut-flower stems.
Germination: About 7-10 days in warm, evenly moist seed-starting conditions.
Height: Tall cut-flower habit; provide support in windy gardens.
Available Pack Sizes: 1 g raw seed, 10 g raw seed, 100 g raw seed
Why Grow This Variety
Warm biscuit-bronze tones are useful in autumn-style arrangements.
Plume stems add height, movement and texture.
Good for cut-flower growers wanting less common floral colour.
Suitable for fresh stems and dried-flower experiments.
Garden Uses
Use Amaranthus Hot Biscuit as a warm textural annual in cut-flower rows, cottage-style beds and seasonal bouquets. It pairs especially well with cream, orange, burgundy and green-toned flowers.
Growing Notes
Sow into warm, fine seedling mix or prepared soil.
Do not plant out too early in cold spring conditions.
Provide steady water while plants are young.
Netting or staking helps keep long stems straight.
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