Amaranthus Caudatus Red Seeds (Love-Lies-Bleeding) (Summer)

Amaranthus Caudatus – Red, commonly known as Love-Lies-Bleeding, is a striking ornamental annual admired for its long, cascading red flower tassels. This dramatic plant adds height, color, and texture to flower beds, borders, hanging baskets, and floral arrangements.

It is heat-tolerant, fast-growing, and low-maintenance, making it ideal for summer gardens. Its unique, drooping flowers also attract pollinators, adding life and movement to your garden.

Growing Instructions:

1. Soil:
Well-drained, fertile soil enriched with compost. Ideal pH: 6.0–7.5.

2. Sowing Time (Pakistan):
Best sown from March to June for summer blooms.

3. Sowing Method:

• Sow seeds 0.5–1 cm deep in nursery trays or directly in garden soil.

• Keep soil evenly moist until germination.

• Space seedlings 12–18 inches apart for proper growth and airflow.

4. Sunlight:
Requires full sun for vibrant, strong growth.

5. Watering:
Water moderately; ensure soil is moist but not waterlogged.

6. Germination:
Seeds germinate in 7–14 days under optimal conditions.

7. Care & Maintenance:

• Support tall plants if needed to prevent bending.

• Remove faded flowers to maintain tidy growth and encourage continuous flowering.

8. Blooming:
Produces long, pendulous red flower tassels throughout summer, creating a dramatic, eye-catching garden display.

Features & Benefits:

• Long, cascading red flower tassels (Love-Lies-Bleeding)

• Heat-tolerant, fast-growing, and low-maintenance annual

• Adds vertical height, color, and texture to gardens

• Ideal for flower beds, borders, hanging baskets, and cut flowers

• Attracts pollinators and creates a unique garden focal point