Love Lies Bleeding 50+ Seeds, Amaranthus caudatus

This old-time Victorian garden staple produces unique large red-purple tassels that cascade down from four foot stalks. It's a coveted cut flower, used in elaborate cut flower arrangments an bouquets.

Sowing: Direct sow Love-Lies-Bleeding plant seeds when the outdoor soil temperature reaches 70 degrees. Once the seedlings appear, thin them to 18-24" apart to allow for their tall growth. The seed can also be started indoors 6-8 weeks before planting; sow just below the surface of a flat, and keep the temperature and moisture consistent until germination. Transplant as soon as the plants can be safely handled.

Growing: Keep young seedlings moist until they become established. This plant grows best in full sun and well drained soil. It tolerates drought conditions and poor soil, but cannot grow in the shade. Once the plants are mature, only water if drought conditions persist, since they prefers dry soil and too much moisture can cause damage and disease. Because each plant usually produces around 100,000 seeds, they can be invasive if allowed to drop their seed. However, volunteer plants have shallow roots and can easily be removed. This plant attracts butterflies and bees. It makes an excellent container plant, and adapts well to hanging baskets.

Harvesting: Fresh leaves, which provide many vitamins and minerals, can be harvested at any time and used much like spinach. The seeds can be harvested as soon as the tassels dry slightly and begin to turn color; strip the seeds from the stem into a container, and winnow to remove the chaff. For fresh cut flowers, cut the stems when most of the tiny buds on the tassels have opened; the blossoms will last 7-10 days in a vase. For dried flowers, cut the stems and hang them upside down in a very warm, dark place for at least 10 days. The flowers will turn a bronze color when dried.

Common Names: Tassel Flower, Velvet Flower, Pendant Amaranth, Foxtail Amaranth, Quilete
Latin Name: Amaranthus caudatus
Life Cycle: Annual
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 48 Inches
Color: Red
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall
Uses: Cut Flowers, Dried Flowers
Multiple orders of a single item may be combined into 1 seed envelope unless otherwise instructed by buyer.

Multiple orders of a single item may be combined into 1 seed envelope unless otherwise instructed by buyer.We take great care to provide high-quality seeds, corms, and bulbs, all of which are tested for acceptable germination rates. However, because successful growth depends on various factors beyond our control—such as planting conditions, weather, and care—we cannot offer refunds for seeds, corms, or bulbs that do not germinate or sprout.

Thank you for your understanding and support. If you have any questions about planting or care, we’re happy to help!