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Features
Family
Amaranthaceae
Native
Unknown
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Flower Color
Pink
Bloom Season
Summer to frost
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Pollinators
- Cut Flower
- Edible Flower
Growing Conditions
Frost Sensitive
About Coral Fountain Love-Lies-Bleeding Amaranth Seeds
Amaranthus caudatus
Each cascading tassel (up to 18" long) is a colony of tiny, tightly packed, coral-pink flowers.
Planting Amaranth
Plant Spacing
A pinch (approx. 8 seeds) every 12" – 15"
Light Required
Full Sun
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth
Barely cover
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | Barely cover |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A pinch (approx. 8 seeds) every 12" – 15" |
| Thinning | When 1" – 2" tall, thin to 1 every 12" – 15" |
| Germination | 7–14 days |
| Start Indoors | 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. |
| Direct Sow | RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, when soil temperature is 65°–75°F. |
| Special Sowing | When seedlings have 3 to 4 sets of leaves, clip off the top set just above the leaves below. This "pinching" promotes branching, which means more flowers. Amaranth can reseed. If reseeding is not desired, remove flower heads before they set seed. |
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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10 reviews
- Megan L.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars6/1/26Completely Gorgeous
It just POPS. Bright green leaves, incredible color on the blossoms - pics don't do it justice, I tried with different lighting and times of day. It is an amazing jolt of color in the garden. The tassels developed surprisingly early and are still coming. Got decent germination (about 80%) and wish I had started more of them earlier in the season. It's been in full sun (with weird temps from low 50s to mid 90s) and not showing any stresses. Seems to be topping out at about 3-4' tall, using just one round of Espoma PlantTone during planting. I didn't pinch the tops at all. I will definitely be growing this next year because of how much joy it brings me every time I look at it.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests6/1/26Hey Megan,
What an absolutely stunning description of your Coral Fountain Love-Lies-Bleeding Amaranth! We love hearing how it just POPS in your garden with those bright green leaves and incredible blossom colors. 80% germination is fantastic, and it sounds like those early-developing tassels are putting on quite the show! We're thrilled that it's bringing you so much joy every time you look at it - that's exactly what gardening should be about. Thanks for sharing your gorgeous amaranth success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- MelissaVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2/6/255 Stars
Super fast germination!
- MelissaRated 5 out of 5 stars2/6/255 Stars
Super fast germination!
- Christina T.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars11/14/245 Stars
always great seeds and love your seed packets!
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Laurie S.Rated 5 out of 5 stars9/18/245 Stars
Just looking for low maintenance plants for my yard
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate