Amaranth 'Autumn's Touch'

Autumns Touch (Amaranthus caudatus)

With its feathery plumes in muted sage green and warm golden-bronze, Autumn’s Touch brings an effortless elegance to the late-season garden. These tall, branching plants are remarkably easy to grow, thriving in summer heat and maturing into a textural showpiece just when many other flowers are fading. Each plume adds soft movement and depth to arrangements, making it a go-to choice for floral designers who want to capture the beauty of the harvest season. Loved by pollinators and admired by gardeners for its reliability, this amaranth thrives in garden beds, borders, and cutting rows alike.

Perfect for both fresh and dried work, Autumn’s Touch holds its warm tones beautifully after harvest, extending its charm well into winter. In bouquets, it pairs effortlessly with rich jewel tones, deep dahlias, coppery rudbeckias, and the moody hues of late-season zinnias. For a cohesive, autumn-inspired palette, try it alongside Queen Lime with Blush zinnias or Rudbeckia Sahara. Whether used as a dramatic filler or a stand-alone textural accent, this variety delivers season after season, embodying the richness and abundance of fall.

DETAILS:

QTY: 100

TYPE: Annual

SITE: Full Sun

DEPTH: BARELY COVER

GERMINATION: 7 - 10 days at 21 - 24°C

HEIGHT: 24" - 30” Support may be necessary.

MATURITY: 65 - 75 Days

SPACING: 12 - 15”

PINCH: Yes

HOW TO GROW:

Transplanting (recommended): Start seeds indoors 4–6 weeks before your average last frost date. Barely cover the seeds with a fine layer of soil or vermiculite, as they require light to germinate. To avoid displacing them, bottom water or mist gently. Harden off seedlings by growing them at night temperatures of 17–18°C before transplanting outdoors after all danger of frost has passed.

Direct Seeding (alternative): Sow seeds outdoors after your last frost date. Sow seeds thinly and barely cover. Once seedlings have developed their first true leaves, thin them to a final spacing of 12–15" apart.

Pinching and Support: Pinching the tops of young plants will encourage a bushier habit and more blooms. Taller varieties may require staking or other support to prevent them from flopping over.

Soil Preference and Watering: Amaranthus thrives in full sun and tolerates a wide range of soil conditions, but prefers well-drained soil. It is a heat-loving and drought-tolerant plant once established, but will perform best with consistent moisture.

Fertilizing: Fertilizing is not typically necessary unless your soil is very poor. Over-fertilizing, especially with nitrogen, can lead to excessive foliage growth and fewer flowers.

Harvesting: For bouquets, harvest amaranthus when the flowers are about three-quarters of the way open and the stems are firm. For drying, harvest when the flowers are fully developed and the seeds are set. Hang bunches of stems upside down in a dark, well-ventilated area until completely dry.