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Description. An heirloom flower of antiquity that is rooted in Indigenous agriculture of South America, as well as in cottage gardens of yesteryear. This is a very old heirloom variety that was very popular as a dramatic ornamental dating to before 1700. The tall plants are covered with very long rope-like flowers of a deep, brilliant red color.
Amaranthus caudatus commonly called love-lies-bleeding or tassel flower, gets its unusual common name from its tiny blood red petalless flowers that bloom in narrow, drooping, tassel-like, terminal and axillary panicles throughout the growing season. Panicles typically hang straight down to 12” (infrequently to 24”) long.
Good cut flower, fresh or dried. May require staking. Start Indoors: 6-8 weeks before last frost. Germination: 10-14 Days. Plant Outdoors: 9-12” Apart. Light: Sun/Partial Shade. Long red, ropelike seed-bearing trusses give Love-Lies-Bleeding flower an ornamental and graceful appearance. Great for long-lasting displays. Tender annual, 3-4' tall.
Love Lies Bleeding. (Amaranthus caudatus) These old fashioned, cottage garden flowers have long, wine-red tassels of bloom. The dangling ropes of tiny burgundy blossoms have a wonderful texture, like soft chenille. These easy to grow, big-framed plants thrive even in poor soil and hot conditions and reach 3-4 feet tall, adding rich color and ...
Amaranth Love Lies Bleeding is an old-fashioned garden gem. These very unusual plants have showy, drooping, fuzzy red clusters of flowers that look like chenille tassels. Red amaranth's unique appearance adds beauty to any garden! The abundant blooms attract beneficial pollinators, including hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies.
Love lies bleeding amaranth is a popular ornamental plant that is often grown for its striking red flowers. The plant is also commonly used in cut flower arrangements and bouquets. The dried flowers of the plant can be used in flower arrangements or as a decorative element in wreaths and other crafts.
Amaranth 'Love Lies Bleeding'. Amaranthus caudatus. The Great Purple Flower Gentle of 16th-century herbals, this long-loved heirloom flower has wooly-textured garnet blooms that spill toward the ground. They are eye-catching additions to the cottage garden, paired with Cleome, and cut for fresh or dried bouquets.
