{"title":"Amaranth seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover our collection of amaranth seeds, a spectacular and versatile plant, ideal for vegetable and ornamental gardens. Amaranth is distinguished by its long, colorful flowers in spikes, ranging from intense red to purple, while offering edible leaves and seeds rich in nutrients. Easy to grow, this plant thrives in a variety of soil types and adds an exotic and vibrant touch to your outdoor spaces. Perfect for gardeners looking for a plant that is both decorative and nutritious, amaranth will quickly become a favorite in your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"amarante-love-lies-bleeding","title":"Amaranth 'Love Lies Bleeding' organic","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmaranth 'Love Lies Bleeding' (Amaranthus caudatus) from Gaia Seeds is a perennial with spectacular characteristics, ideal for adding a unique touch of colour and texture to the garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaching 1.5 to 2 metres in height, it is distinguished by its slender stems and bright red tassel-shaped inflorescences that hang gracefully, resembling threads of blood, hence its evocative name 'Love Lies Bleeding'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hanging inflorescences in dense clusters\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 to 2 meters\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eQuantity per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not specified\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCompanion plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Echinacea, cosmos, rudbeckia, lavender\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEnemy plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e None known\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts thick, scaly, dark green leaves add to the plant's charm. Drought tolerant once established, it prefers well-drained, rich soils and thrives in sunny to partially shaded areas. Suitable for hardiness zones 2 to 11, it is particularly resilient, making it easy to grow in a variety of climates. In addition to being decorative, the seeds of this amaranth are edible and rich in nutrients, often considered a superfood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmaranth 'Love Lies Bleeding' is perfect for those who want to add drama and elegance to their garden while attracting pollinators. Its spectacular beauty and versatility make it a great choice for flower beds or arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52109507690656,"sku":"GAI-SEMENCES","price":4.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/LoveLiesBleeding.jpg?v=1768600097"},{"product_id":"amarante-coral-fountain","title":"Organic 'Coral Fountain' Amaranth","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAmaranth 'Coral Fountain' from Gaia Seeds is a perennial plant with remarkable characteristics, ideal for adding a unique touch of color and texture to the garden.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e With its long, slender, arched branches, it forms a dense clump that can reach 1.2 meters in height and 1.8 meters in width. Its drooping branches are adorned with coral tubular flowers, 2 to 5 cm long, which appear in autumn and persist until the beginning of winter, bringing a vibrant note to the cold season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSpread\u003c\/strong\u003e : Width of 1.8 meters, drooping shape\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 1.2 meters\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eQuantity per pack\u003c\/strong\u003e : 150 seeds\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Echinacea, lavender, rudbeckia, gaura\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEnemy plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : None known\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The thick, scaly, dark green leaves add to the visual appeal of this plant. Drought tolerant once established, it thrives in well-drained, rich soils, and attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies, as well as other beneficial insects. Ideal for beds, borders, and large-scale floral arrangements, its flowers can also be used in interior decoration for their vibrant color and unique shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Amaranth 'Coral Fountain' is perfect for those who want to enrich their garden with vibrant colours and promote biodiversity whilst growing a hardy and attractive plant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52109507756192,"sku":"GAI-SEMENCES","price":4.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/CoralfountainAmaranth-1.webp?v=1768600097"},{"product_id":"amarante-opopeo-bio","title":"Organic Amaranth 'Opopeo'","description":"\u003cp\u003e‘Opopeo’ amaranth is a spectacular annual that lends an opulent look to the garden with its large, plume-like wine-red spikes rising above elegant bronze-green foliage. As it grows taller, it becomes a true focal point in the vegetable garden as well as in flowerbeds, drawing attention with its noble silhouette and deep color. This variety is not just ornamental: its tender young leaves can also be eaten, while its seeds can be harvested for various culinary uses, making it a plant that is as beautiful as it is useful. Throughout the summer, it creates a vibrant and warm presence, particularly interesting for structuring beds or adding relief to edible gardens. Its flowers attract various pollinating insects, contributing to the vitality and diversity of the garden ecosystem. Easy to grow in a sunny location, it prefers well-drained soil and develops rapidly once the heat sets in. Its imposing stature also allows it to be used as a backdrop for lower-growing flowers or as a dramatic accent in a naturalistic design. Cultivating ‘Opopeo’ amaranth means choosing a generous, nourishing, and theatrical plant that combines abundance, color, and utility in a single botanical presence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Les jardins de l'écoumène","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52109541769376,"sku":"ECOU-SEMENCES","price":4.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/amarante-opopeo_jpg.webp?v=1768600096"},{"product_id":"amarante-hopi-red-dye-bio","title":"Organic 'Hopi Red Dye' Amaranth","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrganic 'Hopi Red Dye' amaranth is a spectacular annual that brings a striking vertical presence to the garden with its tall, feathery, deep wine-red spikes and bronze-tinted foliage. As it grows, it becomes a remarkable focal point in flowerbeds, borders, and decorative vegetable gardens, where it combines ornamental beauty with abundant nourishment. Its richly colored inflorescences attract pollinators and help to enliven the garden space with a lively buzz throughout the season. This variety is also distinguished by its great versatility, as its tender young leaves can be harvested for cooking, while its dark, shiny seeds offer an interesting food use. Easy to grow in rich, well-drained soil, it thrives in heat and full sun, where it develops its full vigor and elegant stature. In a summer garden, it creates an almost theatrical effect, swaying in the light with an ancient yet bold allure. Its cultivation also adds an ecological and nutritious dimension to an ornamental design. It is a generous, useful, and intensely decorative plant, ideal for gardeners who like to combine color, biodiversity, and original harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Les jardins de l'écoumène","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52109541802144,"sku":"ECOU-SEMENCES","price":4.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/amarante-hopi-red-dye_jpg.webp?v=1768600097"},{"product_id":"w-h-perron-amaranthus-carnival","title":"Love-Lies-Bleeding Carnival","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLove-Lies-Bleeding 'Carnival' Seeds ( \u003cem\u003eAmaranthus gangeticus\u003c\/em\u003e ) – offered by WH Perron\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLove-Lies-Bleeding 'Carnival' is a spectacular plant known for its dazzling foliage that combines shades of yellow, red and bronze-green. In late summer, it produces large, eye-catching purple flowers that add drama to your landscape. 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Its slender habit and striking presence make it a remarkable plant in borders, while also offering excellent durability for \u003cstrong data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"605\"\u003ecut and dried flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"908\"\u003eEasy to incorporate and a pleasure to grow, 'Dark Red' brings a dramatic and elegant touch to summer gardens. \u003cstrong data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"768\"\u003eOriginal, generous, and decorative\u003c\/strong\u003e , it is ideal for creating movement, texture, and a rich color contrast from early summer until the first cooler weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"925\"\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amaranthus caudatus\u003cbr data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"948\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"962\"\u003eMaturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual\u003cbr data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"974\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003eMaturity after sowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 12 weeks\u003cbr data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1020\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1042\"\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 90 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1059\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 to 90 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1112\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eFlower color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark red (evolving into various shades)\u003cbr data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e June to September \u003cbr data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1194\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003eQuantity per packet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 175 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1243\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003eFormulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Naked\u003cbr data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1267\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1278\"\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut flowers, dried flowers, flower beds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1728\"\u003e Sow indoors \u003cstrong data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003e4 to 6 weeks before the last frost\u003c\/strong\u003e , in a light, well-draining seed-starting mix, maintaining a temperature of around \u003cstrong data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003e21 to 24°C (70 to 75°F)\u003c\/strong\u003e . Germination usually occurs in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003e8 to 10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e . Transplant outdoors after the last frost, to a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1652\"\u003esunny\u003c\/strong\u003e location, to encourage vigorous growth and abundant flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1753\"\u003e Growing tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"2131\"\u003ePrepare the soil to a depth of about 30 cm by incorporating compost or organic matter to ensure good structure. Handle young plants carefully when transplanting to encourage rapid establishment. 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