Long Crimson Tassels
Produces spectacular, rope-like crimson-red flower clusters that gracefully hang from the plant, creating a distinctive ornamental appearance.
Love-Lies-Bleeding Amaranthus Caudatus Seeds for Sale
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Love-Lies-Bleeding Amaranthus Caudatus Seeds
Love-Lies-Bleeding Amaranthus Caudatus is a striking ornamental flowering plant admired for its long, cascading crimson-red flower tassels and attractive green foliage. Also known as Tassel Flower and Foxtail Amaranth, this beautiful annual creates a dramatic display in flower beds, garden borders, containers, and cottage gardens. Its unusual drooping blooms make it an excellent choice for fresh-cut flowers and dried floral arrangements. Easy to grow from seeds, Love-Lies-Bleeding adds height, texture, and rich color to summer and autumn gardens.
Cascading Red Flowers
Unique Tassel Blooms
Easy-Growing Annual
Excellent Cut Flowers
Key Features
Attractive Green Foliage
Features broad, oval-shaped green leaves that beautifully contrast with its rich red cascading flower tassels.
Tall Ornamental Growth
Develops an upright, branching growth habit and can reach approximately 3 to 5 feet tall under suitable growing conditions.
Fresh and Dried Flowers
Its unusual flower stems are excellent for fresh bouquets, decorative floral arrangements, and dried flower displays.
Product Highlights
Dramatic cascading crimson-red tassels
Botanical name Amaranthus caudatus
Also known as Tassel Flower
Attractive broad green foliage
Tall annual ornamental flowering plant
Suitable for garden beds and borders
Excellent for fresh-cut flower arrangements
Beautiful dried flower decoration
Attracts seed-eating birds
Easy to grow from seeds
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Amaranthus caudatus |
| Common Name | Love-Lies-Bleeding, Tassel Flower, Foxtail Amaranth |
| Plant Family | Amaranthaceae |
| Seed Type | Ornamental Flower Seeds |
| Plant Type | Annual Flowering Plant |
| Growth Habit | Upright, branching growth with drooping flower clusters |
| Flower Color | Crimson Red to Deep Burgundy |
| Flower Shape | Long, cascading tassel-like flower spikes |
| Blooming Season | Summer to Autumn, depending on climate and sowing time |
| Plant Height | Approximately 3–5 feet (90–150 cm) |
| Plant Spread | Approximately 1–2 feet (30–60 cm), depending on variety and conditions |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally grown as a warm-season annual; suitable growing conditions vary by region |
| Planting Season | Spring to early summer in suitable climates; sow during warm weather in frost-free regions |
| Seed Starting | Direct sow or start indoors in trays with minimal seed covering |
| Germination Time | Approximately 7–14 days under suitable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 20–25°C (68–77°F) |
| Sunlight | Full sun; partial afternoon shade can help in very hot climates |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, loose, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter |
| Watering | Regular watering during establishment; maintain moderate soil moisture |
| Seed Planting Depth | Surface sow or cover very lightly with fine soil |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 30–60 cm, depending on the desired plant size and growing conditions |
| Days to Flowering | Approximately 75–100 days from sowing, depending on climate and variety |
| Garden Uses | Flower beds, borders, containers, cottage gardens, and cut-flower displays |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
Choose fresh Love-Lies-Bleeding Amaranthus Caudatus seeds. Prepare a seed tray or garden bed with fine, loose, well-drained soil. The seeds are very small, so handle them carefully.
Choose fresh Love-Lies-Bleeding Amaranthus Caudatus seeds. Prepare a seed tray or garden bed with fine, loose, well-drained soil. The seeds are very small, so handle them carefully.
Step 2: Sow the Seeds
Scatter the seeds over the prepared soil surface and gently press them into the growing medium. Cover them only with a very thin layer of fine soil, as shallow sowing helps successful seed emergence.
Scatter the seeds over the prepared soil surface and gently press them into the growing medium. Cover them only with a very thin layer of fine soil, as shallow sowing helps successful seed emergence.
Step 3: Maintain Moisture
Water gently using a fine spray to prevent the tiny seeds from washing away. Keep the soil evenly moist but avoid excessive watering and waterlogging.
Water gently using a fine spray to prevent the tiny seeds from washing away. Keep the soil evenly moist but avoid excessive watering and waterlogging.
Step 4: Provide Sunlight
Place seed trays in a warm, bright location. Once seedlings develop a few true leaves, gradually acclimatize them before transplanting into a sunny garden location. Avoid disturbing the roots unnecessarily.
Place seed trays in a warm, bright location. Once seedlings develop a few true leaves, gradually acclimatize them before transplanting into a sunny garden location. Avoid disturbing the roots unnecessarily.
Step 5: Transplant and Space
Transfer healthy seedlings to their permanent growing location, allowing approximately 30–60 cm between plants, depending on the available space and desired growth.
Transfer healthy seedlings to their permanent growing location, allowing approximately 30–60 cm between plants, depending on the available space and desired growth.
Step 6: Water and Maintain Growth
Water regularly while young plants establish themselves. Provide well-drained soil and support taller plants if necessary, particularly in exposed or windy locations.
Water regularly while young plants establish themselves. Provide well-drained soil and support taller plants if necessary, particularly in exposed or windy locations.
Step 7: Enjoy the Cascading Flowers
Watch for the development of long, drooping crimson tassels. Harvest suitable flower stems for fresh arrangements or allow them to mature for attractive dried floral displays and seed collection.
Watch for the development of long, drooping crimson tassels. Harvest suitable flower stems for fresh arrangements or allow them to mature for attractive dried floral displays and seed collection.
Bring Dramatic Garden Beauty with Love-Lies-Bleeding Amaranthus
Transform your garden with the spectacular cascading crimson tassels of Love-Lies-Bleeding Amaranthus Caudatus. Its unusual flower shape, attractive foliage, and tall ornamental growth make it a wonderful addition to flower beds, garden borders, and decorative containers. Whether grown for its striking garden display, fresh bouquets, or dried floral arrangements, this distinctive flowering plant brings exceptional color and texture to your outdoor space. Start growing Love-Lies- Bleeding from seeds and enjoy its beautiful seasonal blooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find helpful answers about Love-Lies-Bleeding Amaranthus Caudatus seeds, flowering time, growing requirements, and ornamental uses.
How long does Love-Lies-Bleeding Amaranthus take to flower from seeds?
Love-Lies-Bleeding Amaranthus Caudatus generally begins flowering approximately 75–100 days after sowing, although the timing varies with temperature, sunlight, soil conditions, and the seed variety. Providing adequate warmth, sunlight, and regular moisture helps support healthy growth and flowering.
Why are the flowers of Love-Lies-Bleeding called cascading tassels?
The plant produces long, dense clusters of tiny flowers that hang downward from its stems like decorative ropes or tassels. These distinctive crimson flower strands create a dramatic cascading appearance, which gives the plant its unusual common name. The flower stems are also popular for fresh bouquets and dried floral decorations.
Can Love-Lies-Bleeding Amaranthus grow in pots and containers?
Yes. Love-Lies-Bleeding Amaranthus can grow successfully in sufficiently large containers with good drainage. Choose a pot that accommodates its mature height and root growth, and use fertile, well-drained potting soil. Place the container in a sunny location and water regularly, as container soil can dry out faster than garden soil.