Amaranthus cruentus QIS® Green Tower: Tall, green plumes for borders and bouquets

Amaranthus cruentus QIS® Green Tower is an impressive annual ornamental plant that stands out with its tall, upright flower spikes and dense, feathery green plumes. These beautiful green flowers harmonize harmoniously with the green foliage, creating a fresh and lush effect in borders, flowerbeds, and flower arrangements. Thanks to its long flowering period and sturdy stems, this variety is suitable for both garden design and professional cut flower production.

The plant is an excellent choice for bouquets and flower arrangements, where it adds structure, color, and volume. The densely filled flowers bloom throughout the summer and retain their bright green color, making them ideal as fillers in arrangements and mixed bouquets.

Flowers and growth characteristics

Amaranthus cruentus QIS® Green Tower produces tall, straight flower spikes composed of numerous small flowers clustered together in dense, feathery plumes. The green plumes rise elegantly above the compact, bushy plant, creating a lush, striking appearance.

The contrast between the bright green plumes and the fresh foliage makes the plant ideal for visually appealing borders and flower arrangements. The sturdy stems and dense blooms also make this variety perfect as a cut flower, with a long vase life in bouquets.

Cultivation and care

Amaranthus cruentus QIS® Green Tower is low-maintenance and easy to grow, making it an ideal choice for both hobby gardens and commercial plantings. Key growing tips:

• Location: full sun or light partial shade

• Soil: well-drained, nutritious and moisture-retaining

• Watering requirements: water regularly; tolerates heat and humidity well

• Sowing period: from early spring as soon as the soil temperature is suitable

• Flowering period: summer until the start of the frost season

Thanks to its heat resistance and sturdy structure, QIS® Green Tower remains a strong and vibrant element in both borders and bouquets.

Applications in borders, pots and bouquets

Amaranthus cruentus QIS® Green Tower is versatile and can be used in various ways:

• Borders and flower beds: adds height, color and texture

• Container planting: ideal for terraces, patios or large pots, where the green plumes provide a fresh accent

• Cut flowers: excellent filler flowers for bouquets and arrangements, due to the dense, feathery plumes

• Flower arrangements: The tall, straight stems and bright green flowers make the plant perfect for creative floral designs

The long, densely filled flowers ensure that they can be used in bouquets for a long time, without wilting quickly, and are very suitable for professional florists.

Professional benefits

Amaranthus cruentus QIS® Green Tower offers several advantages for growers and florists:

• Tall, upright flower spikes for maximum visual impact

• Dense, feathery green plumes that blend harmoniously with the foliage

• Excellent cut flower and filler flower thanks to sturdy stems and compact blooms

• Long lasting flowering from summer to early autumn

• Low maintenance and easy to grow, suitable for heat and humidity

• Versatile: borders, pots, bouquets and flower arrangements

These properties make QIS® Green Tower a reliable choice for both garden design and commercial cut flower cultivation, where colour, height and texture are key.

In short: tall, versatile ornamental plant and filler flower

Amaranthus cruentus QIS® Green Tower combines bright green plumes, tall, upright stems, and long summer blooms in a versatile annual ornamental. Key features:

• Tall, straight stems with dense, feathery green flowers

• Compact, bushy plant that is easy to maintain

• Long lasting flowering throughout the summer

• Ideal as a filler flower in bouquets and flower arrangements

• Versatile applications: borders, pots, cut flowers and creative arrangements

With its fresh green colour, sturdy structure and long-lasting flowering period, Amaranthus cruentus QIS® Green Tower is an excellent choice for garden enthusiasts, landscape designers and professional florists who want to create a visually striking accent in borders and bouquets.