Amaranthus Caudatus Seeds - Heirloom Flower Plant for Home Gardens

Amaranthus caudatus is an annual ornamental plant grown for its long, drooping flower clusters and attractive green foliage. Commonly known as Love-Lies-Bleeding, it is suitable for flower beds, borders, containers, cottage gardens, and landscape planting. The plant grows well in full sun and prefers fertile, well-drained soil with regular moisture.

Features

• Produces long, drooping flower clusters
• Attractive ornamental foliage
• Suitable for flower beds and borders
• Ideal for containers and cottage gardens
• Suitable for landscape planting
• Grows well in full sun
• Prefers fertile, well-drained soil
• Upright annual growth habit

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Amaranthus caudatus
• Common Name (US): Love-Lies-Bleeding
• Seed Type / Variety: Amaranthus Caudatus Seeds
• Growth Habit: Upright annual herb
• USDA Zones: 2 to 11
• Planting Season: Spring to summer
• Growing Season: Summer to fall
• Sowing Season: Spring
• Sowing Months: March to June
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7 to 14 days at 18 to 24°C with moist soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate to regular
• Mature Plant Size: 60 to 150 cm height
• Plant Spacing: 30 to 45 cm