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Jul 26, 2021 · last updated 26 July 2021. Growing love lies bleeding ( Amaranthus caudatus) can provide an unusual, eye-catching specimen in garden beds or borders. Drooping panicles of deep red to crimson purple appear as the love lies bleeding flower blooms in summer.
Love-lies-bleeding, Amaranthus, is a heavy-looking plant with brilliant cascading flowers. The ropey, tassel-like flowers fall from the top of the plant. Blossoms last as long as 8 weeks. Love-lies-bleeding is easy to grow. The poorer the soil the more brilliant the foliage of amaranthus; soil too fertile will result in disappointing foliage.
Aug 17, 2023 · Also known as Love-lies-bleeding, tassel flower, purple amaranth, pendant amaranth, Quilete, foxtail amaranth, or velvet flower, this hanging beauty has many uses. It belongs to the Amaranth genus which contains about 60 species that can be found all over the world.
Amaranthus caudatus (also known as Amaranthus edulis [2] and Amaranthus mantegazzianus [2]) is a species of annual flowering plant. It goes by common names such as love-lies-bleeding, [3] pendant amaranth, [4] tassel flower, [3] velvet flower, [3] foxtail amaranth, [3] and quelite. [citation needed]
An architectural feature in the summer garden, Amaranthus caudatus (Love-Lies-Bleeding) is a striking, erect annual or biennial noted for its unusual, long tassel-like racemes of tiny crimson flowers in summer and fall. The blossoms stand out against the foliage of large, light green, ovate leaves, 10 in. long (25 cm).
Apr 25, 2022 · Love lies bleeding ( Amaranthus caudatus) is a short-lived frost-tender plant, popular in summer bedding displays. It's easy to grow and bears showy, tassel-like crimson flowers, contrasting with fresh, green leaves. In common with other varieties of amaranthus, love lies bleeding is edible, although it's mostly grown as an ornamental plant.
Aug 25, 2021 · Love Lies Bleeding is a striking flowering plant that adds colour and texture to any flower arrangement or bouquet. The flowers grow in long thick tendrils, and are a fabulous contrast to other blooms. Learn how to grow Love Lies Bleeding for an interesting addition to your cutting garden. Love Lies Bleeding, Amaranthus Caudatus.
