I’m happy with how my plants are growing! They are providing a border for my zinnia patch. It’s my first year growing it and I’ll definitely grow it again!
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This compact heirloom variety is perfect for drying and crafting
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BOTANICAL NAME
Amaranthus hypochondriacus
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Grow Heirloom Amaranthus - Plant Pygmy's Torch Amaranthus Seeds
Growing a maximum of 16 inches high, Pygmy's Torch is a great choice for nearly any garden space or container! Throwing its bold plumes of color into the air, Amaranthus provides a unique texture to any landscape or floral design.
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| Amount | Avg Seed Count | Recommended Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Packet | 777 | Up to 80 Sq. Ft |
| 1 Ounce | 38,530 | Up to 625 Sq. Ft |
| 1/4 Pound | 154,120 | Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft |
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Overall rating: 3.6 / 5 from 8 reviews.
I’m happy with how my plants are growing! They are providing a border for my zinnia patch. It’s my first year growing it and I’ll definitely grow it again!
Wanda S. 5/5 Verified
I was expecting deep glorious purple but got a washed-out dark red. Not what I was going for.
Sonja 1/5
Amaranthus Seeds - Pygmy Torch
Store owner replied: Hello Sonja. Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We are sorry to hear that you are disappointed in the exact color of your blooms, however, we can assure you that there was not a mix up with the items you received. We do state that the color is red, but we have passed along your feedback about the picture looking more purple. The exact color of the blooms you receive can vary, based on soil composition, and amount of water and sunlight received. Often, due to various computer monitor settings, the photo you see online will vary against the exact color of bloom you receive, but we always do our best to provide an accurate text description as well. After speaking with our Customer Service Team, it seems we were able to assist you with this. Thanks for your time in sharing your experience with us!
I will order 2x this in the future I love them so much. They spilled out of the packet and I did nothing to get them to look like this in early August in MA
Carly 5/5 Verified
Very easy to grow. I sprinkled the tiny seeds in raised flower beds and then sprinkled just enough dirt to cover the seeds. I was so excited to see the burgundy sprouts today. I planted for a friends wedding. Can't wait until they grow taller!
Jackie 5/5 Verified
These are so easy to grow. I just sprinkled the seeds in my flowerbed. I think every seed probably grew. I’m going to plant them in different colors and in succession next year. Look great in bouquets!
M J. 5/5 Verified
Ordered pygmy torch amaranth and instead received a green amaranth.
Heather M. 2/5 Verified
Amaranthus Seeds - Pygmy Torch
Store owner replied: Hello Heather M. We appreciate you taking the time to report these findings so we can share them with our growers in hopes of preventing such occurrences moving forward. We strive to ensure accuracy of our products and can share in your frustrations, as we wish for all customers to be satisfied with their purchase. It's so important to have feedback like this so we can continually improve our products. We're happy that we were able to come to a satisfactory resolution for you and look forward to continuing gardening with you!
These came up wonderfully and grew fast! They have now bloomed beautifully too! They are so pretty, almost sparkly! They did blow over in a strong wind we had so staking would maybe be good.
Abby 5/5 Verified
Nothing came up for me!
Madison 1/5
Amaranthus Seeds - Pygmy Torch
Store owner replied: Hello Madison. Thanks so much for your review! We greatly appreciate your feedback on this matter. We're always looking for ways to improve our products and will certainly take your information into account. After speaking with our Customer Service Team, it seems we were able to help you with this. If you ever have any other concerns or questions, feel free to reach out to us and we'll be happy to do all we can to assist. Thanks again for your review and best wishes for your growing season!