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Amaranth 'Love lies bleeding', heritage

Amaranthus caudatus

Lovely amaranth with long, trailing flower clusters in deep burgundy red. Vigorous and very decorative in borders and containers. Excellent in bouquets, both fresh and dried!

Amaranth is an ancient cultivated plant with roots in South America, grown in Europe since the 16th century. The edible seeds can also be used as bird feed.

  • Contents: X seeds
  • Life cycle: annual
  • Plant height: 100-150 cm
  • Flowering: July-October
  • Growing position: sun
  • Cut flower: yes
  • Bee-friendly: yes, attracts bees and butterflies
2.20 €

Growing instructions

Pre-cultivate in March–April. Sow the seeds in moist seed-starting soil and over with a thin layer of soil or vermiculite. After germination, place in a cool and bright location. Transplant if necessary into a slightly larger pot with nutrient-rich soil when the roots have reached the bottom of the pot. Plant out after hardening off when the risk of frost has passed.

Can also be direct sown when the soil has warmed and the risk of frost has passed. Water the soil before sowing and keep evenly moist during the germination period.

Sowing depth: 0.2–0.5 cm
Germination time: 10-20 days
Plant spacing: 30–40 cm