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Features
Family
Amaranthaceae
Native
Unknown
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Flower Color
Red
Bloom Season
Summer to frost
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
Cut Flower
About Love-Lies-Bleeding Amaranth Seeds
Amaranthus caudatus
Each cascading red tassel (up to 18" long) is a colony of tiny, tightly packed flowers against dark green leaves.
Planting Amaranth
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 18" – 24"
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth
⅛"
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | ⅛" |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 18" – 24" |
| Thinning | When 1" – 2" tall, thin to 1 every 18" – 24" |
| Germination | 7 – 14 days |
| Start Indoors | 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. Sow in biodegradable pots that can be directly planted in the ground; roots are sensitive to disturbance. |
| Direct Sow | 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date. |
| Growing & Harvesting | For longest vase life, harvest in the morning, choosing stems with 1/2-3/4 of the flowers open. Pick for dried use when the seed has begun to set and the flowers are firm to the touch. Stand the cut stems in a dry vase in a warm, dry, dark area for at least 10 days. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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14 reviews
- Mia M.Verified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars6/14/26So stunning!
Wow! This was my first time growing anything from seed. I am so very impressed with this! Pictures just do not do justice.
BIBotanical Interests6/16/26Hey Mia,
What an amazing first-time growing experience with Love-Lies-Bleeding Amaranth! It really is hard to capture the beauty of them in pictures. There's something truly magical about seeing those long, flowing tassels swaying in your garden! What a fantastic choice for your seed-starting debut - you've definitely picked a real showstopper! Thanks for sharing your Love-Lies-Bleeding success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Mercedes T.Verified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars5/9/26Amazing flowers
This is a beautiful plant. Germination is great even in a dry bed. When it rained, it sprouted and grew. It takes care of itself.
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests5/12/26Hey Mercedes,
We love hearing that our Love-Lies-Bleeding Amaranth Seeds are giving you such beautiful flowers! It sounds like they're absolutely thriving in your garden. Thanks for sharing your fantastic amaranth growing success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Elba C.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars9/13/245 Stars
Best quality of seeds and goods.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Expert - AustinRated 5 out of 5 stars8/30/245 Stars
Germinated within a couple of days! Can’t wait to see the full plant
- AustinVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars8/30/245 Stars
Germinated within a couple of days! Can’t wait to see the full plant