Amaranthus Seeds – Love-Lies

Amaranthus Love-Lies-Bleeding is a stunning ornamental plant known for its long, cascading red flower tassels that create an elegant and dramatic display in gardens or containers. This annual variety is admired for its unique texture and bold color, making it perfect for borders, floral arrangements, or landscape highlights. The plant thrives in warm conditions and grows easily from seed, offering a captivating addition to any outdoor setting.

Features:

• Produces long, pendulous, crimson-red flower tassels

• Ideal for borders, beds, and cut flower arrangements

• Tolerates heat and dry conditions well

• Easy to grow from seed with minimal maintenance

• Attracts pollinators such as butterflies and bees

Specifications:

• Common Name: Love-Lies-Bleeding

• Scientific Name: Amaranthus caudatus

• Plant Type: Annual ornamental

• Color: Deep red cascading blooms

• Height: 3 to 4 feet

• Light Requirement: Full sun

• Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

• Watering: Moderate; avoid overwatering

• Germination Time: 7–14 days

• Planting Depth: 1/4 inch below the surface

• Spacing: 12–18 inches apart

• Bloom Season: Summer to early fall

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 2–11 (grown as annual in all zones)

• Sowing Time:

  • Indoors: 6–8 weeks before last frost (February–March)

  • Outdoors: After last frost when soil is warm (April–May)

• Maturity Period: 60–90 days