{"product_id":"100-love-lies-bleeding-seeds-amaranthus-caudatus-heirloom-ornamental-flower-for-garden-planting","title":"100 Love Lies Bleeding Seeds, Amaranthus Caudatus Heirloom Ornamental Flower for Garden Planting","description":"\u003cp\u003eLove Lies Bleeding (Amaranthus caudatus) is a striking heirloom ornamental flower known for its long, drooping crimson tassels that cascade from the stems like living ropes. These dramatic flower clusters add unique texture, color, and vertical interest to garden beds, borders, and cutting gardens. The plant's bold appearance makes it a conversation piece in any landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond its visual appeal, Love Lies Bleeding attracts pollinators and beneficial insects, supporting a healthy garden ecosystem. The tassels are also excellent for fresh or dried floral arrangements, holding their color well. This easy-to-grow annual thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, rewarding gardeners with abundant blooms from summer until frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeirloom ornamental amaranth with long, trailing crimson flower tassels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides striking vertical accent and texture in garden beds and borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for fresh cut flowers and dried arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-growing annual that performs well in warm weather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amaranthus caudatus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, average fertility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, branching stems with drooping flower tassels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer to fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 to 5 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 24 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow Love Lies Bleeding seeds directly in the garden after the last frost date, or start indoors 4 to 6 weeks earlier for a head start. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface; do not cover deeply, as light aids germination. Keep the soil consistently moist until seedlings emerge, which typically takes 7 to 14 days at temperatures around 70°F. Thin seedlings to the recommended spacing once they are a few inches tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce established, these plants are relatively low-maintenance. Water during extended dry periods to encourage vigorous growth and abundant blooms. Tall varieties may benefit from staking in windy areas. Deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming, or leave some tassels to dry on the plant for seed saving. Love Lies Bleeding thrives in warm, sunny locations and tolerates a range of soil types as long as drainage is good.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e100 Love Lies Bleeding seeds (Amaranthus caudatus).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67739760722230,"sku":"EDNA-300","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.8014078900_6q9s.jpg?v=1792115300","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/100-love-lies-bleeding-seeds-amaranthus-caudatus-heirloom-ornamental-flower-for-garden-planting","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}