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Love Lies Bleeding Seeds (Amaranthus)
Best low-maintenance annual for gardeners seeking dramatic, drought-tolerant floral texture.
Discover the dramatic beauty of Love Lies Bleeding Amaranthus seeds, a unique annual flower that adds a striking visual element to any garden. Known for its large, maroon, dangling seed pods, this variety creates a captivating, downcast effect. It's exceptionally easy to grow and becomes drought-tolerant once established, making it a low-maintenance choice. Perfect for adding a touch of romance and texture to dried flower arrangements, this plant thrives in full sun, bringing a conversation-starting appeal to your landscape.
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Category Rank
78
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#78 in Seeds
Price vs Category Average
-52%
Below average
Botanical Name
Amaranthus caudatus
/ Amaranthus caudatus
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a bold, architectural focal point
- Xeriscape enthusiasts managing hot, dry garden climates
- Floral designers wanting long-lasting fresh or dried arrangements
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in humid climates prone to pests and foliage disease
- Urban gardeners with limited space or minimal time for maintenance
- Low-maintenance gardeners wanting to avoid unwanted volunteer seedlings
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
The cascading maroon tassels provide an unmatched, dramatic architectural garden element.
Ease of Cultivation
Beginner-friendly seeds that establish quickly with minimal ongoing intervention.
Drought Tolerance
Highly resilient once established, thriving even in challenging, dry summer conditions.
Floral Utility
Exceptional structure makes these blooms a premier choice for dried arrangements.
Climate Versatility
Broad adaptability across zones one through ten ensures reliable regional performance.
Growth Rate
Rapid development reaches impressive heights within a single growing season.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Amaranthus caudatus
Life Cycle
Annual
Growing Zones
1-10
Mature Height
36-60 inches
Seed Coverage (1/4 lb)
5,445 sq ft
Seed Coverage (1 lb)
21,780 sq ft
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Planting Depth
0.0 cm
Features
- Striking maroon, dangling seed pods
- Extremely easy to grow
- Drought-tolerant once established
- Ideal for dried flower arrangements
- Thrives in full sun
- Adds dramatic garden appeal
- Low-maintenance beauty
- Unique 'Tassel Flower' look
What customers say
Gardeners are thrilled with the exceptional quality and reliability of the Love Lies Bleeding seeds. Reviews frequently highlight the impressive germination success, often reporting near perfect sprouting, which minimizes effort and maximizes yield. This ease of use, combined with the seeds' inherent vigor, results in stunning, dramatic plants that become the focal point of the garden. Customers feel these seeds offer outstanding value, consistently delivering on the promise of a beautiful, unique display.
Know before you buy
These plants are quite dramatic, reaching a mature height of 36 to 60 inches. Be sure to provide enough space in your garden bed to accommodate their impressive vertical growth.
Yes, Amaranthus caudatus thrives in full sun and is drought-tolerant once established. It is well-suited for a wide range of growing zones from 1 to 10.
Absolutely. The unique, dangling maroon tassels are excellent for dried flower arrangements, adding distinct texture and a romantic aesthetic to indoor displays.
These seeds should be sown at a depth of 0.0 cm, meaning they should be surface-sown. They require light to germinate, so simply press them gently into the soil rather than burying them.
Yes, Love Lies Bleeding is an annual plant, meaning it completes its life cycle in a single growing season. You will need to sow new seeds each spring to enjoy them again.
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