Eden Brothers
Love Lies Bleeding Seeds
Best low-maintenance choice for gardeners seeking dramatic, pollinator-friendly floral displays.
Add a touch of exotic drama to your garden with Love Lies Bleeding Amaranthus seeds. This unique heirloom variety, also known as Tasselflower, boasts striking deep red blooms that cascade like plumes, creating a captivating visual effect. Remarkably easy to grow as an annual, it thrives in full sun and is tolerant of drought and poor soil. Perfect for adding vibrant color to floral arrangements, cut flower gardens, or dried flower crafts, these open-pollinated seeds also attract beneficial pollinators.
$5.49
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Price vs Category Average
-48%
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Botanical Name
Amaranthus caudatus
/ Amaranthus caudatus
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking dramatic, architectural focal points for late-summer displays
- Novice growers wanting reliable, heat-loving plants with minimal effort
- Floral designers looking for versatile blooms for fresh or dried arrangements
Who should skip it
- Urban gardeners with limited space or small container setups
- Low-maintenance enthusiasts who prefer plants that do not require staking
- Organized gardeners who want to avoid managing volunteer seedlings
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Cascading crimson plumes provide unmatched architectural drama for any garden bed.
Growth Resilience
Thrives in poor soil and drought conditions with minimal intervention required.
Pollinator Appeal
Reliably draws bees and butterflies to boost local garden biodiversity.
Floral Utility
Exceptional for fresh cut arrangements or preserved dried flower crafts.
Ease of Cultivation
Straightforward annual growth cycle perfect for beginner and expert gardeners alike.
Container Versatility
Adaptable for pots, though height requires sturdy support for best results.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Amaranthus caudatus
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
36 to 60 inches
Bloom Season
Summer through Fall
Hardiness Zones
Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10
Plant Spacing
8 to 10 inches
Planting Depth
1/16 inch
Seed Type
Heirloom, Open Pollinated
Features
- Unique cascading red bloom formation
- Easy to grow annual
- Attracts bees and butterflies
- Drought and poor soil tolerant
- Ideal for cut flowers
- Heirloom and open-pollinated variety
- Suitable for container gardens
- Adds dramatic visual interest
What customers say
Gardeners consistently praise the exceptional quality of these Love Lies Bleeding seeds, highlighting their high germination rates which result in robust, vigorous plants. The dramatic, cascading blooms and rich color payoff are particularly appreciated. This variety offers excellent value, providing a generous seed count that makes it a reliable choice for adding unique texture and visual interest to any garden. Its consistent performance ensures a beautiful display.
Know before you buy
These plants are quite dramatic, reaching a mature height of 36 to 60 inches. Because of their height and cascading habit, ensure you provide enough vertical space in your garden beds or large containers.
Yes, Love Lies Bleeding is container-friendly. Just ensure your pot is large enough to support the plant's height and provides adequate drainage to accommodate its moderate water needs.
This plant thrives in full sun. For the best results and the most vibrant red cascading plumes, place them in a location that receives at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily.
Absolutely. They are considered an easy-to-grow annual that is remarkably tolerant of poor soil and drought conditions, making them a low-maintenance choice for gardeners of all skill levels.
You can expect these to reach maturity in approximately 75 days. They will provide continuous visual interest from summer through the fall.
Yes, they are excellent for dried flower crafts. Their unique, long-lasting structure holds up well after cutting, allowing you to enjoy their deep red color long after the growing season ends.
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