Overview
Amaranthus 'Flaming Fountains' is a bushy annual biennial in the genus Amaranthus, part of the Amaranthaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Amaranthus 'Flaming Fountains' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1a. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, city and courtyard gardens, sub-tropical, cut flowers and flower borders and beds.
About
Amaranthus 'Flaming Fountains' is a bushy, deciduous cultivar of the Amaranthus genus, which includes annuals and short-lived perennials known for their simple leaves and dense, catkin-like flower clusters. This cultivar thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered position with fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. It is suitable for south-, west-, or east-facing aspects and is hardy to UK zone H1a. 'Flaming Fountains' is ideal for cottage and informal gardens, city and courtyard gardens, and can be used for cut flowers, flower borders, and beds, with interest during the summer and autumn seasons.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Amaranthus
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1a
Plant details
Amaranthus 'Flaming Fountains' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Annual Biennial
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens, Sub-tropical, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Amaranthus 'Flaming Fountains'
- Propagation
- Seed sown at 20°C (68°F) in mid-spring
- Pest resistance
- Aphids
- Disease resistance
- Virus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Amaranthus 'Flaming Fountains'?
Amaranthus 'Flaming Fountains' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Amaranthus 'Flaming Fountains' need?
Amaranthus 'Flaming Fountains' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Amaranthus 'Flaming Fountains' hardy in the UK?
Amaranthus 'Flaming Fountains' has an RHS hardiness rating of H1a, meaning it needs tropical warmth above 15°C and must be grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Amaranthus 'Flaming Fountains'?
Seed sown at 20°C (68°F) in mid-spring.
More in the Amaranthus genus
- Amaranthus cruentus 'Red Cathedral'
- Amaranthus hypochondriacus 'Rio San Lorenzo'
- Amaranthus retroflexuscommon amaranth
- Amaranthus rubra