Amaranthus — The Trending Flower for 2026

10 ottobre 2025

Vibrant. Sculptural. Timeless.

Amaranthus, often affectionately called amaranth, is the trending flower for 2026 — a bold statement bloom that’s both garden-worthy and design-forward. Once cultivated primarily as a food plant (its leaves, flowers, and seeds are edible and gluten-free), it’s now a favorite among florists for its dramatic form, texture, and movement.

Forget the weedy amaranths — the ones we love are the glamorous cut-flower varieties with long tassels, soft plumes, and sculptural spikes in shades of coral, lime green, bronze, and deep red. Related to celosia and gomphrena, amaranthus thrives in heat and sun, producing towering stems and flower heads up to one meter long — a real showpiece in the garden and vase alike.

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🌸 Trailing Amaranthus

The movement, the drama, the cascading luxury — hanging amaranthus brings instant sophistication and is seen everywhere in high-end floral design right now.
Its fluid, trailing form gives bouquets and installations a touch of soft elegance and motion. Perfect for modern and minimalist wedding styles, it offers both texture and lightness — creating that effortlessly chic, artistic look loved by contemporary florists.

Amaranthus caudatus ‘Red’ | Love-Lies-Bleeding – the timeless deep crimson tassel, a floral classic for rich, romantic designs.
Amaranthus caudatus ‘Coral Fountain’ – faded coral-pink tassels, perfect for modern neutral and terracotta palettes.
Amaranthus caudatus ‘Green Pearls’ – unique light-green cascades, ideal for soft, minimalist arrangements.
Amaranthus caudatus ‘Pony Tails’ – rose-red draping strands that add a lively sense of motion.
Amaranthus caudatus ‘Viridis’ – glowing chartreuse-green blooms for a modern, fresh palette.
Amaranthus caudatus ‘Mira’ – artistic blend of rose, lime, and gold hues for a contemporary cutting garden.

🌾 Plume Varieties

Standing tall and elegant, plume amaranthus forms upright, feathery spikes with rich color and volume. These varieties are exceptional for large arrangements and dried bouquets.

Amaranthus cruentus ‘Hot Biscuits’ | Yellow-Brown – warm golden-rust plumes with natural elegance.
Amaranthus cruentus ‘Velvet Curtains’ – lush burgundy tones with velvety texture.
Amaranthus cruentus ‘Autumn’s Touch’ – bronze-gold plumes with a green tint, perfect for autumn.

🌱 How to Grow Amaranthus from Seed

Amaranthus is wonderfully easy to start from seed — it just needs light and warmth.

Sow seeds on the soil surface (don’t cover; they need light).
Keep at 21–24 °C for quick germination in 1–2 days.
Provide full sun immediately to prevent leggy growth.
Direct sowing works beautifully, but seedlings thrive in soil blocks or trays if kept bright and warm.

☀️ Cultivation Tips

Spacing: 30–45 cm between plants.
Support: Stake tall varieties to prevent bending.
Pinch: For more stems and bouquet-sized blooms, pinch young plants at 15 cm height.

🐛 Common Issues

Flea beetles can nibble the leaves but won’t harm the flowers — cover young plants for protection.
Allergy warning: Amaranthus pollen can be irritating for sensitive individuals — wear a mask when harvesting.

💐 Why Florists Love Amaranthus

From wedding installations to editorial bouquets, amaranthus adds movement, texture, and emotion.
Its cascading forms make it a perfect match for modern, minimalist weddings and luxury floral design — offering depth, color, and softness all at once. Dried or fresh, amaranthus holds its form beautifully and pairs well with dahlias, celosia, roses, and grasses for contemporary, timeless arrangements.