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

Amaranthus caudatus is a fast-growing warm-season ornamental annual known for its spectacular long, pendulous flower clusters.

The rich red tassels hang gracefully from tall stems, making Love-Lies-Bleeding especially effective as a focal plant in borders, large containers and summer flower displays.

Key Features

• Botanical name: Amaranthus caudatus

• Common name: Love-Lies-Bleeding

• Long cascading red flower tassels

• Dramatic ornamental appearance

• Tall upright growth habit

• Fast-growing warm-season annual

• Heat tolerant

• Excellent for flower beds and borders

• Suitable for large pots and grow bags

• Suitable for cut-flower arrangements

• Full sun

• Easy to grow from seed

• SUMMER flowering plant

Recommended Grow Bags

G-12 Grow Bag – 12 × 12 inch

Suitable for growing one healthy Amaranthus caudatus plant.

G-24 Grow Bag – 24 × 12 inch

Recommended for growing several plants together for a fuller cascading flower display.

Recommended Soil / Potting Mix

Use:

60% Bhalu Mitti / Sandy Soil + 30% GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost + 10% Cocopeat

The growing medium should be:

Loose, fertile and well-draining.

Avoid:

• Heavy compact soil

• Poor drainage

• Continuous waterlogging

Growing Instructions from Seeds

Amaranthus seeds are small.

Sow approximately:

0.5 cm deep or cover only lightly with fine growing medium.

Seeds can be started in seedling trays or sown directly into prepared garden soil.

Keep the growing medium:

Lightly and consistently moist until germination.

Once seedlings are well established, thin or transplant them carefully into their final growing position.

Germination

Seeds generally germinate within:

7–14 days

under suitable warm conditions.

For successful germination:

• Use fresh seeds

• Maintain warm temperatures

• Keep the medium lightly moist

• Avoid sowing too deeply

• Maintain good drainage

Plant Spacing

Maintain approximately:

30–45 cm / 12–18 inches between plants

to provide sufficient room for tall growth, good airflow and development of cascading flower tassels.

Sunlight

Provide:

Full sun

For strong stems and better flowering:

6+ hours of direct sunlight daily

is recommended where possible.

Watering

Water regularly while young plants are becoming established.

After establishment:

Water when the upper soil layer begins to dry.

Keep the soil moderately moist but well-drained.

Avoid continuous waterlogging.

Support

Mature Love-Lies-Bleeding plants can become tall and carry heavy hanging flower clusters.

In exposed or windy locations:

Provide light staking or support if required

to prevent stems from bending or falling over.

Feeding

At planting time, mix:

GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost

into the growing medium.

Amaranthus performs well in moderately fertile soil enriched with organic matter.

Avoid excessive nitrogen fertilizer, as excessive leafy growth may reduce the overall flowering display.

Related Products

• G-12 Grow Bag – 12 × 12 inch

• G-24 Grow Bag – 24 × 12 inch

• GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost

• Summer Flower Seeds