Foxtail Amaranth 'Love-Lies-Bleeding'
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A Spectacular, Trailing Plant
Amaranth 'Love-Lies-Bleeding' seeds (Amaranthus caudatus), offered by the seed company OSC.
Amaranth 'Love-Lies-Bleeding' is a striking ornamental plant, prized for its long pendants of deep red flowers , which fall gracefully over light green foliage. With its vigorous growth and bushy habit, it reaches 60 to 90 cm in height , creating a spectacular effect in borders and attracting butterflies and pollinators throughout the summer.
Versatile, it is ideal for the back of borders , fresh or dried bouquets , and brings an elegant touch to rustic and naturalistic gardens .
Spread : 30-45 cm
Plant height : 60-90 cm
Companion plants : Cosmos, sunflower, zinnias
Enemy plants : Plants that are too low and can be shaded by their dense foliage
Cultivation method:
- Sowing outdoors : Sow directly after the last frost, 6 mm deep , in light, well-drained soil, in full sun.
- Indoor sowing : For an early start, start seeds in early April , at a temperature of 20°C . Germination in 10 to 14 days .
- Transplanting : Transplant into open ground after hardening off, spacing the plants 45-60 cm apart to allow them to fully develop.
- Care : Heat and drought resistant, it requires little watering once established.
Use and special features:
? Spectacular plant , ideal for cottage gardens and flower borders .
? Perfect flowers in dried bouquets , retaining their intense color after drying.
? Promotes biodiversity , attracting butterflies and pollinating insects.
? Undemanding , grows even in poor soil and tolerates summer heat well.
A perfect choice to bring movement and volume to the garden , whilst attracting beneficial wildlife!
