Amaranthus caudatus Loves Lies Bleeding

Amaranthus caudatus Loves Lies Bleeding

1 packet (1000 seeds) @ $2.95

Catalog Code: 1657

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Amaranthus caudatus Loves Lies Bleeding

Half-hardy Annual

  • Flowers: Summer
  • Position: Full sun
  • Soil: Well drained
  • Height: 48 inches
  • Germination: Easy
  • Aftercare: Easy
  • Ideal for: Border, Cottage Garden, Cut Flower

Description

Showy and exotic plants for beds, borders etc. Excellent as accent plants with their tall, erect branching stems and long ropes of flower which cascade right to the ground. They also make very effective cut flowers and as 'everlastings' they keep their color for quite some time. Flowers summer. Height 60-120cm (2-4ft).

Sowing Instructions

Sowing time:Indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost or outdoors in long season areas after last frost once weather has warmed
Sowing depth:2mm (1/16in)

Sow at 21-24C (70-75F) in a good seed sowing mix. Keep the mix damp but not wet. Germination usually takes 10-14 days.

They can also be sown outdoors in spring where they are to flower.

Growing Instructions

When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant into pots or boxes and grow on in cooler conditions. Take care not to disturb roots when transplanting. Gradually acclimatize to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost, 30-45cm (12-18in) apart in a sunny spot in good rich soil.

Aftercare Instructions

The cut flowers last well in water and can also be dried. If this is done carefully the flowers keep their color for some time.