Add dramatic beauty and unique texture to your garden with Love Lies Bleeding Amaranthus Seeds (Amaranthus caudatus). Famous for its long, cascading crimson flower tassels, this stunning ornamental plant creates a bold statement in flower beds, borders, cottage gardens, and cut flower arrangements.
Love Lies Bleeding produces graceful, drooping blooms that can reach impressive lengths, creating an elegant waterfall effect in the garden. Beyond its ornamental appeal, Amaranthus is a historic edible plant with nutritious seeds and young leaves enjoyed in many cultures.
Easy to grow and heat tolerant, this annual flower thrives in warm weather and makes an excellent choice for gardeners looking for unique, eye-catching blooms.
πΏ Plant Details
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Botanical Name: Amaranthus caudatus
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Common Name: Love Lies Bleeding, Tassel Flower
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Plant Type: Annual Ornamental Flower
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Bloom Color: Deep Red / Crimson
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Plant Height: 3β5 feet
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Light Requirements: Full Sun
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Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil
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Bloom Season: Summer to Fall
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Uses: Cut flowers, borders, cottage gardens, ornamental landscapes
Why Grow Love Lies Bleeding Seeds?
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Unique Cascading Blooms: Produces dramatic hanging red flower tassels unlike any other garden flower.
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Easy to Grow: Fast-growing annual perfect for beginner gardeners.
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Pollinator Friendly: Adds beauty while supporting beneficial garden insects.
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Excellent Cut Flower: Long-lasting blooms are perfect for fresh or dried arrangements.
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Heat Tolerant: Performs beautifully in warm summer gardens.
Growing Tips
- Start seeds indoors 6β8 weeks before the last frost or direct sow after frost danger passes.
- Scatter seeds on the soil surface and lightly press into the soil; seeds need light to germinate.
- Keep soil consistently moist until seedlings establish.
- Thin plants to 12β18 inches apart for strong growth.
- Plant in a sunny location for the best flower production.
- Remove spent blooms to encourage continued flowering.
Germination: Approximately 7β14 days under ideal conditions.
β Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How tall does Love Lies Bleeding grow?
Typically 3β5 feet tall with cascading flower tassels.
Can it grow in containers?
Yes. It thrives in large containers with well-draining soil and full sun.
When does it bloom?
Summer through fall, producing long, hanging red flowers.
Is it an annual or perennial?
It is an annual, though it may self-seed.
Are the seeds or leaves edible?
Some Amaranthus varieties are edible, but Love Lies Bleeding is mainly grown as an ornamental.
Where to Buy Love Lies Bleeding Amaranthus Seeds?
Buy fresh Love Lies Bleeding Amaranthus seeds at Seed World with fast U.S. shipping.
