Amaranthus Caudatus Red

£1.19£9.99

A stunning accent plant for beds, borders or containers; growing 3-5 feet tall and producing rope like bright red tassels up to 2 ft in length over a long summer and autumn season.

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Amaranthus Caudatus Red

Amaranthus Caudatus Red. A stunning accent plant for beds, borders or containers; growing 3-5 feet tall and producing rope like bright red tassels up to 2 ft in length over a long summer and autumn season.   Also known as “Love lies bleeding”. Superb as a cut flower.  Can be dried.

 Cultivation Advice Amaranthus Caudatus Red

  • Sow from early spring under glass sparing at 2-5mm in good fine compost.
  • Germination in 7-10 days at 65-70F.
  • Transplant when large enough to handle to pots or trays and grow on.
  • Gradually acclimatize to outdoor conditions after all danger of frost has passed.
  • The plants grow quickly and easily in any well drained soil in full sun.