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Plant details
Well-grown plants of love-lies-bleeding are spectacular bushy half-hardy annuals with large, almost tropical leaves, over and through which the familiar tassels cascade to the ground. Each of these fascinating crimson or purple tassels is a colony of tightly packed, tiny flowers and lasts for many weeks on the plant, and also indoors, for they are stunning ingredients of flower arrangements, both fresh and dried. Watering plants well in dry weather, feeding regularly and supporting the heavily laden stems if necessary, all help to produce the longest tassels.
Family: Amaranthaceae
Genus: Amaranthus
Species: caudatus
Plant type: Half-hardy annual
Flower colour: Red
Foliage colour: Mid-green
Feature: Flowers
Sun exposure: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained/light, Dry
Hardiness: Half hardy
Skill level: Beginner
Height: 90cm
Spread: 60cm
Time to plant seeds: April to May
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Am trying this in amongst my other bedding plants this year, I've grown some from seed and the young plants are looking really healthy.
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