100 Love Lies Bleeding Seeds, Amaranthus Caudatus Heirloom Ornamental Flower for Garden Planting

Love 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.

Beyond 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.

Plant Features

• Heirloom ornamental amaranth with long, trailing crimson flower tassels
• Provides striking vertical accent and texture in garden beds and borders
• Attracts pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden
• Excellent for fresh cut flowers and dried arrangements
• Fast-growing annual that performs well in warm weather

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Amaranthus caudatus
• Plant Type: Annual
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, average fertility
• Water Requirements: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
• Growth Habit: Upright, branching stems with drooping flower tassels
• Bloom Season: Summer to fall
• Mature Height: 3 to 5 feet
• Spacing: 18 to 24 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow 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.

Once 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.

What's Included

100 Love Lies Bleeding seeds (Amaranthus caudatus).