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Amaranth 'Love Lies Bleeding' – 100 Seeds
Amaranth 'Love Lies Bleeding' – 100 Seeds
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Amaranth 'Love Lies Bleeding' growing facts
| Botanical name | Amaranthus caudatus |
|---|---|
| Plant type | Warm-season annual |
| When to sow | After last frost when soil is above 65°F; warm regions (zones 8–10) can sow into late summer |
| Sowing depth | 1/8–1/4 inch |
| Spacing | 12–18 inches apart (closer for greens) |
| Germination | 5–10 days in warm soil |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Days to harvest | Tassels in about 90–110 days |
| Seeds per pack | 100 |
| Shipping | Ships from Texas within 1–2 business days |
Amaranthus caudatus
Elevate your garden with the striking beauty of Amaranth 'Love Lies Bleeding', an heirloom variety known for its dramatic, cascading red flower tassels. A perfect combination of ornamental beauty and edible use, this unique plant is a showstopper in any garden, with deep red ropes of bloom that can trail 12–18 inches or more. Young leaves can be cooked like spinach and mature seeds harvested as grain, making it a must-have for flower lovers and kitchen gardeners alike.
- Type: Warm-season annual
- When to sow: After last frost when soil is above 65°F; in warm regions, April–August
- Seed depth: 1/8–1/4 inch
- Spacing: 12–18 inches apart
- Germination: 5–10 days in warm soil
- Light: Full sun
- Days to tassels: About 90–110 days
Thrives in summer heat and tolerates dry spells once established. It may self-seed, so remove tassels before seeds drop if you don't want volunteers. The long tassels are excellent in fresh and dried arrangements.
Amaranth 'Love Lies Bleeding' FAQ
When should I plant amaranth?
Sow after the last frost through late summer in all regions. It thrives in heat and tolerates dry spells.
Which parts can be eaten?
Young leaves and tender stems are cooked like spinach, and mature seeds can be harvested as grain.
Will it reseed?
Yes. Amaranth can self-seed heavily; remove flower heads before seeds drop if you don't want volunteers.
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Seeds looked fresh and germinated well for me. Packaging was careful and clear.
Seeds looked fresh and germinated well for me. Packaging was careful and clear.
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