Amaranthus - Hopi Red Dye
Amaranthus - Hopi Red Dye
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A dramatic heirloom with rich history and deep burgundy foliage, Amaranthus ‘Hopi Red Dye’ produces tall, upright plants topped with vivid magenta-plum plumes. Traditionally used by the Hopi people for natural dyeing, this variety adds moody structure to arrangements and intense colour to garden beds. Both ornamental and edible, it’s a stunning choice for those who love their cutting garden with a bit of story.
Best for: Bold cut flowers, foliage interest, dye gardens, and edible greens.
Approx 50 seeds per packet
Growing Tips
| Season | Blooms from mid to late summer into early autumn – typically December to March |
| Type | Fun |
| Blooms | Multiple Stems |
| Edible | No - non-toxic |
| Spacing | Space 30–40cm apart |
| Days to Germination | 7-10 days |
| Days to Maturity | 65-75 days |
| Sowing Tips |
Sow in trays indoors in late spring or direct sow after frost. Surface sow – seeds need light to germinate. Transplant when soil is warm and all frost has passed. |
| Growing Tips |
Prefers full sun and well-draining, fertile soil. Tolerates heat and drought once established. Pinch for bushier growth, or leave unpinched for height. Harvest when seed heads are rich in colour and firm to touch. For dye use, harvest mature leaves and flower heads. |
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