Amaranthus
Wholesale Amaranthus is a dramatic and textural cut flower available in upright and trailing forms. The trailing varieties, often known as Love Lies Bleeding, are especially popular for adding movement to bouquets, urns, installations and large-scale event flowers.
Amaranthus is useful when a design needs depth, drama, or a cascading shape. It works particularly well in autumnal, bohemian, tropical and statement floral designs.
Key Information about Wholesale Amaranthus
Availability: April to December, peaks July to October
Vase life: Approximately 5 to 10 days
Colour Range: Green, red, burgundy, coral and 'biscuit' brown
Form: Line
Family: Amaranthaceae
Genus: Amaranthus
Best for: Trailing bouquets, urns, pedestals, installations and arches, autumn flowers and contemporary modern bouquets
Fun Fact: Trailing Amaranthus is often called Love Lies Bleeding because of its long, cascading flower tassels.
Similar Alternatives: Decorative grasses
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Wholesale Amaranthus Availability
Amaranthus is a seasonal cut flower. Upright and trailing varieties may have slightly different availability, with the strongest selection usually through Summer and Autumn.
As a commercially available cut flower, amaranthus is available in two main categories – upright varieties and trailing varieties.
Amaranthus is sold in the flower markets in wraps of 10 stems. Upright red amaranthus varieties are generally available between August and November, green upright amaranthus between June and November and trailing amaranthus varieties between July and November.
Other Information about Wholesale Amaranthus
- When to order? We recommend delivery 2-3 days before the event to allow time for conditioning and preparation.
- Handle carefully, as trailing stems can tangle and bruise
- Best used for movement, drama and cascading floral designs
- Arrange with large-headed textural flowers such as celosia and dahlias
- To dry, remove all the leaves and hang upside down in a dry, warm spot with good ventilation
- Amaranthus can give off fine pollen when flowers are mature
- Flower food is recommended
General Availability Chart
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Conditioning and Care
To get the best from your wholesale cut amaranthus, please read the care instructions below carefully:
- Ideal temperature range 8 to 10 degrees
- A fragile flower, handle with care.
- Flower food is recommended
- Cut the stems at a 45-degree angle with a sharp knife.
- Fill sterilised buckets with cold luke warm and add flower food.
- Place the amaranthus in the buckets.
- Leave overnight to condition before using.
- Change water every other day
- Display out of direct sunlight.
Never leave cut flowers in direct sunlight, near a radiator, in a draft or near fruit. The gas used to ripen fruit will harm most flowers. Keep the amaranthus in a cool place and always keep it out of the way of children.
Who is this Guide for?
DIY customers
Florists
Wedding & Event Organisers
Venue Stylists
Anyone purchasing wholesale amaranthus
Customers are creating large floral installations and arrangements
£3.29 per stem (ex VAT)
Order today for delivery 09 Jul to 11 Jul
£3.59 per stem (ex VAT)
Order today for delivery 09 Jul to 11 Jul
£3.29 per stem (ex VAT)
Order today for delivery 09 Jul to 11 Jul
£3.59 per stem (ex VAT)
Order today for delivery 09 Jul to 11 Jul