Amaranthus cruentus QIS® Red Tower: Tall, red plumes for borders and bouquets

Amaranthus cruentus QIS® Red Tower is an impressive annual ornamental plant that stands out with its tall, upright flower spikes and dense, feathery red plumes. The bright red flowers contrast beautifully with the fresh green foliage, creating a dramatic effect in borders, flowerbeds, and bouquets. Thanks to its compact, branching habit and long-lasting blooms, this variety is suitable for both garden design and commercial cut flower production.

This plant is an excellent choice for bouquets and flower arrangements, adding structure, color, and volume. The densely filled flowers bloom throughout the summer and retain their vibrant red color, making them ideal as a filler in arrangements.

Flowers and growth characteristics

Amaranthus cruentus QIS® Red Tower produces tall, upright flower spikes of numerous small flowers that form dense, feathery plumes. The red plumes rise upright above the compact, bushy plant, creating a lush and striking appearance.

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

Cultivation and care

Amaranthus cruentus QIS® Red Tower is easy to grow and low-maintenance, 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 soil temperatures are suitable

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

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

Applications in borders, pots and bouquets

Amaranthus cruentus QIS® Red Tower offers a wide range of applications:

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

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

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

• Flower arrangements: the tall, straight stems and bright colours 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 ideal for professional florists.

Professional benefits

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

• Tall, upright flower spikes for maximum visual impact

• Dense, feathery red plumes that contrast perfectly with the green 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® Red Tower a reliable choice for both garden design and commercial cut flower production where colour, height and texture are key.

In short: tall, versatile ornamental plant and filler flower

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

• Tall, straight stems with dense, feathery red 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 intense colour, sturdy structure and long-lasting flowering period, Amaranthus cruentus QIS® Red 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.