Love-lies-bleeding (Amaranthus Caudatus Grand red) 500 seeds (#1159)

A splendid annual plant with branched, densely leafed shoots. Height 150-200cm. Magenta flowers gathered in decorative, very long (30-50 cm) dangling inflorescences ("fox tails"). It blooms in July-October.
Perfect as a solitaire, for flower beds, cut flowers and dry bouquets.
In most of its range, it is planted as a summer annual. In temperate regions, plants can be started indoors in early spring and transplanted outdoors after the last frost.
Easily grown in moist, average, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Best flowering in full sun, but appreciates some afternoon shade in hot summer climates.
Approximately 500 seeds in 0.5 g packet.

Genus - Amaranthus
Species - Caudatus
Variety - Grand red
Common name - Love-lies-bleeding
Pre-Treatment - Not-required
Hardiness zones - 2 - 11
Height - 0.60 - 0.80 m
Spread - 0.30 m
Plant type - Annual
Exposure - Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade
Growth rate - Fast
Soil PH - Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil type - Sandy, loamy, clay, well drained
Water requirements - Average water needs. Water regularly, no overwatering
Landscape uses - solitaire, for flower beds, cut flowers and dry bouquets
Bloom season - July to frost
Leaf / Flower color - Green / Red

GERMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
Sow indoors in spring (from March to May) and plant out once the danger of frost has passed in May or June.
Press seeds into soil. Do not cover.
Keep moist and warm.
Germinates in 10-20 days.