Cat.No | FL-79 |
Product Name | Amaranthus caudatus |
Inventory | In stock |
Seeds per Packet (Approx.) | 4000 |
Genus | Amaranthus |
Species | caudatus |
Family | Amaranthaceae |
English Name | Love-Lies-Bleeding |
Hardiness | Hardy, Half Hardy |
Life Cycle | Annual |
Flower Color | Red/Maroon |
Florescence | June, July, August, September, October |
Lighting Requirement | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Sheltered Sun |
Soil Type Requirement | Clay, Chalk, Sand, Loam |
Soil Acidity Requirement | Alkaline, Neutral, Acid |
Moisture Requirement | Well-drained |
Applicable for | Summer Bedding, Cut Flowers |
Sowing Temperature Advice | 22°C |
Sowing Spacing Advice | 100 cm |
Estimated Germination Days | 4-10 days |
This plant is popular with flower arrangers and produces red tail-shaped clusters of flowers from March to May. Its attractive "long tail" and floral scent make it attractive to butterflies and bees. It makes excellent cut flowers and potted plants.
The number of seeds per packet is only an approximation, but will not vary much. Please inquire online before placing your order.
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