Amaranthus caudatus 'Love Lies Bleeding'
Tassel Flower
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Tassel Flower (Amaranthus caudatus 'Love Lies Bleeding') - Description
HEIRLOOM. Brilliant red seed heads dangle like dreadlocks from the tops of sturdy, 3-5' plants. They hold their color a long time, and are great in arrangements. Plant at the back of a bed with big tropicals like cannas, celosias, ornamental corn or castor bean. Amaranthus needs heat and a long season. Start in containers and set out 6-week plants after frost. The seed is tiny and takes two weeks to sprout.
Tassel Flower (Amaranthus caudatus 'Love Lies Bleeding') - Blooming
Blooms dense cymes of red or green flowers followed by seed heads. Prolong flowering by watering freely during dry summer periods.
Tassel Flower (Amaranthus caudatus 'Love Lies Bleeding') - Growth
Erect, spreading, or prostrate annuals or short-lived perennials. Does best with full sun or partial shade. Can reach 3 ft. tall in some species. Can become invasive. In less hardy areas, grow Amaranthus in containers or hanging baskets, or use as summer bedding. Also works as a short-lived houseplant, or raise in a temperate greenhouse. Flowers of A. caudatus and A. hypochondriacus are suitable for drying and cuttings for use in flower ensembles.
Tassel Flower (Amaranthus caudatus 'Love Lies Bleeding') - Planting
Sow seeds in mid spring. Will only germinate when soil temperatures are above 70ºF/21ºC. Can start seedlings indoors and transplant when soil reaches appropriate temperature.
Tassel Flower (Amaranthus caudatus 'Love Lies Bleeding') - Pest
Aphids. White and brown rust. Prone to virus diseases and fungi leaf parasites. Watch for root rot.
Tassel Flower (Amaranthus caudatus 'Love Lies Bleeding') - Interesting facts
Amaranth seeds contain an unusually high amount of protein for a plant source. Amaranthus is found in tropical and temperate regions across the globe.
Tassel Flower (Amaranthus caudatus 'Love Lies Bleeding') - Soil and irrigation
Needs regular water. Grow in moist soil, moderately fertile and humus-rich. A. caudatus tolerates poor soil. Provide a mulch to enhance soil water retention.
