Amaranthus, Love-Lies-Bleeding, Love Lies Bleeding, Velvet Tassel Flower 'Fat Spike'

Amaranthuscaudatus

Genus
Amaranthus (am-uh-RANTH-us)
Species
caudatus (kaw-DAH-tus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Ocean Grove, New Jersey

Lancaster, Ohio

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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negative
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Lancaster, OH (Zone 5b) | October 2004 | positive

Dries well for dried floral arrangements although it does lose some of it's color. It also grows in an attractive pistachio green color b...Read More

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