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Unconditional Satisfaction GuaranteeNo Shipping Fees Above 302 Months to Decide. Returns Simplified.Love Lies Bleeding Amaranth is lovedfor its color and its one of a kind flower clusters. Leaves are reddishly forming abushy type plant that produces long, drooping tasselsof purple-redflowers. Will grow to a height of 3feet andspreadsto an equal width.
100 seeds
PLANTING
Amaranthus caudatus
Annual
Germination: 10-15 days
Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 65-75F
Seed Planting Depth: Sow on the surface and lightly cover
Starting Indoors: Start indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost. Provide 65-75F soil temperature. Transplant apart after the last frost, 12-18 apart.
Sowing Outdoors: Starting around the last frost date, sow lightly and thin to 6-8 apart. Sow again in midsummer for late-season blooms
Growth Habit: Upright, branching
Height and Width: 36″ x 36″
Spacing: 12-18″ apart
Light Needs: Full sun
Soil Needs: Love Lies Bleeding Amaranth needs average to fertile, well-drained soil
Approximate days to flower from seed: 60-75 days
Uses: Flower beds, containers, fresh or dried cut flowers, edible seeds and leaves, accent plant
Care: Water seedlings regularly until established. Amend soil with compost before transplanting. Pinch to encourage branching. Water during dry periods. Harvest flowers for drying and hang upside down in a dark room with good airflow.
