Love Lies Bleeding Amaranthus Plant

Love Lies Bleeding Amaranth Plants make a stunning addition to any garden, with its long, rope-like flowers! These gorgeous wine-red colored flowers hang down from the center of the plant, giving it a cottage-in-the-woods aesthetic. As well as looking picture perfect, the young leaves are tasty as cooked greens! Great for adding a romantic look to your landscape, and are great in bouquets, cut flowers, or dried!

Planting Instructions:

• - Plant in late spring or early summer after the last frost date

Soil Preparation:

• - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-7.5

Watering Specifics:

• - Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, especially during hot weather

Fertilizer Type:

• - Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at planting time
• - Supplement with a water-soluble fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season

Pruning and Training:

• - Pinch back growing tips early in the season to encourage bushier growth

Additional Pest Management:

• - Watch for common pests like aphids, spider mites, and leaf miners

Blooming Indicators:

• - Blooms continuously from mid-summer through fall, adding dramatic vertical interest to the garden
• - Flowers can be used in fresh or dried arrangements, with tassels often retaining their color when dried

Light Requirements:

• - Thrives in full sun
• - Can tolerate light shade, but flower production may decrease

Temperature Tolerance:

• - Heat-tolerant and performs well in hot, dry conditions

Companion Plants for Amaranthus:

• - Zinnias: Their bold, colorful flowers complement the dramatic tassels of Amaranthus
• - Cosmos: The delicate, airy blooms of Cosmos provide a beautiful contrast to the thick, trailing tassels of Amaranthus
• - Salvia: Their spiky flowers add vertical interest and attract pollinators, complementing Amaranthus
• - Sunflowers: The towering Sunflowers create a striking backdrop for Amaranthus' cascading flowers
• - Verbena: The trailing habit and clusters of small flowers of Verbena create a striking combination with Amaranthus in containers or garden beds