Love Lies Bleeding Amaranth produces tall, sturdy plants with bright green leaves and striking hot pink flower tassels that bring a unique and bold touch to any garden. Not only are these plants ornamental, but they’re also edible. Young leaves can be enjoyed raw, while mature leaves are best cooked. The amaranth grains are versatile, perfect for adding to soups, stews, or ground into flour for baking. The stunning tassels make excellent cut flowers, adding drama and texture to arrangements. An heirloom from South America.
*Annual Variety – Completes its lifecycle in one season, providing seasonal color.
*Days to Flowering – Blooms in approximately 70 days, continuing until frost.
*Full Sun Requirement – Thrives in sunny spots, maximizing vibrant color.
*Tall Growth – Reaches a mature height of 3-5 feet (90-150 cm), adding vertical interest.
*Versatile Culinary Use – Leaves, grains, and flowers are all edible, adding functionality to beauty.
Each packet contains approximately 200 seeds.
Product Title: Love Lies Bleeding Amaranth Seeds – Ornamental and Edible with Striking Hot Pink Tassels (200 Seeds)
Amaranth - Love Lies Bleeding Seeds
Start amaranth seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before your last frost date. Press seeds lightly into the soil and cover, keeping the soil consistently moist until germination, which typically occurs in 7-10 days.
After the last frost, transplant seedlings to a sunny outdoor location, spacing plants 12-18 inches (30-45 cm) apart.
Amaranthus caudatus
Also known as African spinach, Chinese spinach, callaloo, grain of the gods