• Close-up of a cluster of vibrant red, rope-like flowers hanging from an love lies bleeding plant.
  • Hanging love lies bleeding red flowers with green leaves
  • Cascading red love lies bleeding amaranth flowers, creating a dramatic and beautiful display.
  • Hanging love lies bleeding red flowers with green leaves
  • Amaranth Love Lies Bleeding plants with green leaves in a garden setting
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Love Lies Bleeding Seeds

A unique growth habit of cascading pink plumes to attract pollinators

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Edible
Microgreens

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Amaranthus caudatus

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer through Fall

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 60 to 90 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 36 to 60 inches

COLOR

  • Red

Grow Heirloom Amaranthus - Plant Love Lies Bleeding Amaranthus Seeds

This exotic beauty is remarkably easy to grow in temperate regions. Lovely in floral arrangements or landscapes, Love Lies Bleeding is also called Foxtail or Tasselflower. This classic variety flowers in deep red and the hanging formation of the blooms makes it look like they are spilling out of the foliage. A truly unique and attention-grabbing flower!

  • Annual with bright red hanging blooms
  • Easy to grow summer bloomer that's great for cut flowers
  • Thrives in bright, sunny growing areas

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/16 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 8 to 10 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 777 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 44,635 Up to 625 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 178,540 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft
1 Pound 714,160 Up to 10,000 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

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Love Lies Bleeding Seeds

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Love Lies Bleeding Seeds FAQs

What is Love Lies Bleeding also known as?

Love Lies Bleeding is also known as Pendant Amaranth, Tassel Flower, Velvet Flower, Foxtail Amaranth, and Quilete.

What type of seed is Love Lies Bleeding?

Love Lies Bleeding is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

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