Love Lies Bleeding Green Seeds

 

Love-Lies-Bleeding Green is a striking ornamental variety of amaranth, known for its cascading, lime-green tassels that add a dramatic touch to borders and floral arrangements.

 

The elegant, trailing blooms appear from midsummer to autumn, contrasting beautifully with lush green foliage. This easy-to-grow annual thrives in sunny locations and well drained soil, making it a standout feature in cottage gardens, prairie-style plantings, and containers.

 

 It also attracts pollinators, benefiting the garden’s biodiversity.

 

Seed Qty: Approx. 1 grams

 

Sow: March – May

Germination: 10 – 21 days

Soil: Light, fertile, well-drained soil

Height: 80  cm

Flowering: July – October

Companion Plants: Cosmos, Zinnias, Sunflowers

Avoid Planting With: Heavy feeders that compete for nutrients

 

Sowing Instructions

 

Sow seeds indoors from March to April in trays or pots filled with fine compost. Lightly press seeds onto the surface and cover with a thin layer of soil. Keep at 18–22°C and maintain moisture until germination occurs.

 

For direct sowing outdoors, wait until late May when all risk of frost has passed. Sow in well-prepared soil, spacing plants 30–45 cm apart to allow for their cascading growth.

 

Love-Lies-Bleeding Green adds a unique, elegant charm to garden spaces and floral designs, creating a stunning visual impact with its graceful, drooping blooms.