Amaranth 'Coral Fountains'

Coral Fountains (Amaranthus caudatus)

Bring an air of graceful romance to the garden with Coral Fountains amaranth, a variety known for its long, trailing ropes of soft coral-pink blooms. These cascading tassels spill elegantly from tall, sturdy plants, creating a sense of movement and luxury in both the landscape and floral designs. Their subtle, rosy tones pair beautifully with earthy neutrals, muted pastels, or bold jewel colors, making them a versatile choice for cutting gardens. Easy to grow and heat-tolerant, Coral Fountains thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, rewarding gardeners with abundant, arching blooms that keep their beauty from midsummer until frost.

In the vase or drying room, these blooms shine. They make a natural companion to other trailing amaranths like Emerald Tassels and Love-Lies-Bleeding, which share a similar habit, bloom time, and striking vertical presence. Whether draped in a fresh arrangement or preserved for winter use, Coral Fountains retains its soft color and texture, lending a romantic, bohemian touch to any display. For best results when drying, harvest just as the blooms reach peak color and hang upside down to maintain their elegant form.

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.