Catalogue 2009/2010
Detailed Product Information
Genus AMARANTHUS
Species caudatus
Series -
Variety Candelabra
Family Amaranthaceae
Height 100cm / 39"
Flowering time From June to October
Seedcount 1400 seeds per gram
Common English name -
Basic Plant Type Hardy Annual - Half Hardy Annual
Sahin item number AM-0860
Description upright, velvety purple, robust spikes, effective in borders and as cut
Additional information Introduced by K. SAHIN, Zaden B.V. in 2003
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 Product Use
 Attracting beneficial insects and hummingbirds 
 Alpine and rock garden plant
 Bedding Plant
 Climber / twiner
 CutFlower / Cut Foliage / Cut Berries
 Dryflower / Everlasting
 Economic plant, i.e. cereal, dye, fibre, oil
 Exotic foliage / Exotic House plant / Tropical
 Flowering pot plant / Tub plant / Patio plant
 Fruits and Nuts
 Full sun
 Grass (including rushes and sedges)
 Ground cover
 Heat tolerant / Heat resistant
 Landscaping
 Medicinal and kitchen herb
 Perennial
 Rootstock
 Shade
 Succulent/Cactus
 Vegetable
 Xerophyte / drought-tolerant plant

 Flowering time
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