
AMARANTH-LOVE LIES BLEEDING
$3.00
SEEDS PER PACK: 350
In stock
Amaranthus caudatus
AMARANTH-LOVE LIES BLEEDING is a striking garden plant that has impressive, richly coloured tassels. Great cut flower. Terrific as a pot plant or backdrop in a mixed bed or border. Produces large, pendulous flower heads that remain attractive for much of the summer. Height: 90cm Also called ‘Kiss Me Over the Garden Gate’ the dangling ropes of tiny burgundy blossoms have a wonderful texture, like soft chenille. Each Amaranthus plant can carry tens of thousands of flower seeds, & it self-seeds very easily. The amaranth genus, especially the seed, was used as a food source for the Incas and Aztecs. Leaves & seeds are very edible, cook the same as Spinach.
Germination Time (Days) | 7 – 20 |
Maturity Time (Days) | 50 – 60 |
Sowing Depth (mm) | 5 – 6 |
Plant Spacing (cm) | 50 |
Row Spacing (cm) | 50 – 80 |
pH | 5 – 6.5 |
Soil Temperature (°C) | – |
Hardy / Frost Tender | Frost Tender |
Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Sow Direct |
Seed Preparation | – |