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Long bright red blooms of the Love Lies Bleeding amaranth plant.

Love Lies Bleeding Amaranth seeds

SKU: L27266

Love Lies Bleeding is an older decorative heirloom. In the Victorian era, it is said that giving a blood long of these was so symbolic that a card or words weren't needed. The long red grain-laden blooms symbolized dripping blood and giving these to someone represented undying devotion. 

 

Dramatics aside, nowadays this variety is grown as a stunning ornamental plant. The blooms harness an edible grain that can be eaten similar to cereal and the leaves are highly nutritious and edible. These grow up to 50 inches tall and should be grown as an annual or a short-lived perennial. These are container friendly. They do tolerate drought and heat but they still prefer moisture-rich soil. 

 

Seed count: 100

  • Botanic name:

    Amaranthus caudatus

  • Plant spacing:

    5-6  feet

     

  • Color:

    Green foliage with fushia / scarlet blooms

     

     

  • Sowing depth:

    1/4 inch 

  • Sun requirements:

    Surface sow, sprinkle seeds, and barely cover with soil. Keep the soil moist until the seeds germinate. Do not allow the soil to dry out while the seeds are germinating. Using a spray bottle or lightly watering 2-3 times a day is a best practice.

  • Utilization:

    Amaranth should be grown for its ornamental qualities and for the consumption of its nutritious grains and leaves. 

  • Frost hardy:

    No

  • Maturity days:

    55-60 days

  • Life cycle:

    Annual

  • Can I start indoors:

    Yes

  • Container friendly:

    Yes

  • Other names:

     Tassel Flower, Foxtail Amaranth, and Love-Lies-Bleeding

  • Vine Habit:

     

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