Horti Tops® Amaranthus caudatus / Love-Lies-Bleeding
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Amaranthus caudatus / Love-Lies-Bleeding (Amaranthus caudatus) is a beautiful flowering plant. Sow indoors from March to April, or outdoors from March to May. Expected height: 100 cm.
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Amaranthus caudatus / Love-Lies-Bleeding (Amaranthus caudatus)
Dramatic tassels: Rope-like flowers can reach 60cm long
Ancient grain crop: Seeds are nutritious and gluten-free
Leaves are edible: Used as a spinach substitute
The Dramatic Tassel Flower
Love-lies-bleeding produces some of the most dramatic flowers in the garden – long, rope-like tassels of deep red or chartreuse that can reach 60cm in length. The effect is striking and unusual, making it a conversation piece wherever it grows.
Edible Ancient Grain
Amaranth was a staple food of the Aztecs. The tiny seeds are highly nutritious – high in protein, fiber, and minerals, and completely gluten-free. Let some plants mature and harvest the seeds by shaking the dried flower heads into a container.
Using the Leaves
Young amaranth leaves are excellent cooked as a spinach substitute. They are popular in Caribbean, African, and Asian cuisines. High in vitamins and minerals, they are a nutritious addition to the diet.
Growing Tips
Direct sow after last frost in full sun. Amaranth loves heat and tolerates drought. Plants can reach 1-1.5 meters tall. For larger tassels, grow in rich soil with regular water. Self-sows readily.
Growing Amaranthus caudatus / Love-Lies-Bleeding
| Start indoors | March – April |
| Direct sow | March – May |
| Flowering | July – September |
| Height | 100 cm |
Packet Details
Weight: ca. 1 gram | Botanical: Amaranthus caudatus | Type: Open-pollinated | Origin: Netherlands
| Weight | 0,005 g |
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| Brand |
Hortitops |
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