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Love-Lies-Bleeding

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Love-Lies-Bleeding

Flower

Amaranthus caudatus

  • Partial sun
  • Zones 2–11
  • 65 days to maturity
  • Flowers
  • 18" spacing
  • Low water
  • Annual
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  • Overview

    A reminder of things Victorian and a graceful accent in arrangements. Common names include amaranth and tassel flower.

  • Planting

    Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost and transplant after frost, or direct sow after soil reaches 60°F

  • Growing

    Sun: partial. Water: low. Soil: Average, well-drained garden soil; not fussy about fertility. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 7-10 days.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Spider mites, aphids. Common diseases: Powdery mildew in humid conditions with poor air circulation.