Love Lies Bleeding Seeds
- Annual with bright red hanging blooms
- Easy to grow summer bloomer that's great for cut flowers
- Thrives in bright, sunny growing areas
Fast Facts
About Love Lies Bleeding Seeds
Amaranthus caudatus
Buy Amaranthus Seeds by the Packet or in Bulk
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!
Fast Facts
About Love Lies Bleeding Seeds
Amaranthus caudatus
Buy Amaranthus Seeds by the Packet or in Bulk
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!
How to Plant Love Lies Bleeding Amaranthus
When to Plant Amaranthus
Amaranth can be planted inside or outside in the Spring, but we would recommend starting the seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before your last frost. If you decide to plant outside, wait until the soil is warm.
Where to Plant Amaranthus
Amaranth needs full sun and can be grown in almost any well-drained soil besides dense clay.
How to Plant Amaranthus
Plant your seeds about 10-12 inches apart and cover lightly with soil. They will germinate within 3-4 days if the temperatures are between 60-90 degrees F. When moving your seeds outside, sow them 1.5 to 2 feet apart. Amaranth is drought and heat resistant, so it is only necessary to water once or twice a week during dry periods. For taller plants, add fertilizer once or twice a year or add compost. Amaranth grows between 4 and 6 feet tall but with particularly rich soil with plenty of nitrogen and phosphorous, the plants can get to around 8 feet!
How to Harvest Amaranthus
Amaranth will flower until the first hard frost, so there will be plenty of seeds to harvest! Seeds from the flowers are usually ready for harvest after 3 months. To harvest, shake the flower heads and catch the falling seeds.
Seed Coverage for Love Lies Bleeding Seeds
| Amount |
Recommended Coverage |
| Packet |
Up to 80 Sq. Ft |
| 1 Ounce |
Up to 625 Sq. Ft |
| 1/4 Pound |
Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft |
| 1 Pound |
Up to 10,000 Sq. Ft |
