Quantity
Approximately 400 seeds
Exposure
Sun
Discover the plant
Family
Amaranthaceae
Type
Annual flower
Cycle
Annual
‘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.
Planting guide
From plantingto establishment.
Planting depth
0.2 in (0.5 cm)
Establishment temperature
20 to 24 °C (68 to 75 °F)
Establishment time
7 to 14 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun
Soil
Well-drained and moderately rich
Watering
Moderate
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodJuly to September
Harvest90 to 110 days after sowing
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionscorn, sunflower, beans
Avoid planting withnone
massifs, borders, edible young leaves, edible seeds, ornamental flower
