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Amaranthus Seeds - Red
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Amaranthus (Amaranthus Caudatus Red) - Commonly known as Love Lies Bleeding, these unique flowers are extremely hardy, and they can grow just about anywhere from flower seed. This Amaranthus, grown from Amaranthus seeds, has elongated red flowers that hang to the ground.
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Flower Specifications
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 10
HEIGHT
36 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Early summer to mid fall
BLOOM COLOR
Red
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 6.1 to 6.5
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
No
OFTEN HOUSE PLANT
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
65 - 75F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
10 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Press seed into soil, do not cover
SOWING RATE
4 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
18 - 24 inches
Amaranthus (Amaranthus Caudatus Red) - Commonly known as Love Lies Bleeding, these unique flowers are extremely hardy, and they can grow just about anywhere from flower seed. This Amaranthus has elongated red flowers that hang to the ground.
Attracts pollinators
This Amaranthus plant will attract pollinators such as, honeybees, bumblebees, and butterflies. The draping red flowers look beautiful in containers or hanging baskets.
Amaranthus seed | red
How to grow
How To Grow Amaranthus From Seed: To grow Love Lies Bleeding Amaranthus seeds, start seed indoors six weeks before transplanting outdoors, or sow flower seed directly outside after all danger of frost has passed.
Indoors, grow in loam-based potting compost (No. 2) in full light. Water freely in summer, and provide high humidity if possible. Amaranthus Caudatus will tolerate poor soil. Water freely during dry periods in summer to prolong flowering.
- Sowing Rate: 4 seeds per plant
- Average Germ Time: 10 - 21 days
- Keep moist until germination
- Depth: Press into soil, do not cover
Plant Specifications
Love Lies Bleeding blooms all summer long! Each Amaranthus plant can carry tens of thousands of flower seeds, and it will self-seed very easily. The amaranth genus, especially the seed, was used as a food source for the Incas and Aztecs.
- Height: 36 inches
- USDA Zones: 3 - 10
- Season: Annual
- Attracts bees and butterflies