Amaranthus cruentus
Hot Chili

Bold, fiery, and wonderfully architectural, Amaranthus cruentus ‘Hot Chili’ erupts with dramatic upright plumes in blazing shades of crimson, scarlet, and deep chili red. The richly colored flower spikes rise above lush foliage with undeniable tropical energy, creating instant height, movement, and late-season drama in the garden. Birds adore the seedheads, while floral designers treasure the long-lasting blooms for both fresh and dried arrangements.

Fast growing and delightfully easy, this striking annual reaches about 3–5' tall and thrives in full sun with average to moderately rich soil. Heat tolerant and drought resilient once established, ‘Hot Chili’ performs beautifully during the hottest stretch of summer when many flowers begin to fade. We especially love it paired with ornamental grasses, sunflowers, zinnias, and dark-leaved plants for a bold, exuberant display. Whether used as a dramatic focal point or woven through cutting beds, this flamboyant amaranth absolutely refuses to be ignored.

We guarantee that the plants we sell are healthy and viable at the time they leave our care.

If a plant arrives in substandard condition, please take clear photographs and contact us within 48 hours of delivery. To ensure eligibility under this guarantee, we strongly encourage you to open and unpack your shipment immediately upon delivery and inspect the plants thoroughly.

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$14.99 flat rate for up to 6 plants is for standard FedEx/UPS Ground shipping to eligible states only. $19.99 for up to 12 plants. Plants being shipped to the following states are sent via Express Mail to help ensure they arrive quickly and healthy. 

(AL, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IN, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, VT, VA, WV)
(list of states subject to change seasonally due to extreme heat or cold conditions)

We cannot ship Annie's Annuals plants to P.O. boxes or outside the continental U.S.

Individual plants are shipped in 4" pots and we ship in boxes of 4, 6, 8, or 12 plants per box.

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