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Make a bold statement in your summer garden with Amaranthus Caudatus Red, also known as Love-Lies-Bleedingan exotic showpiece that drapes your borders in cascading, ruby-red tassels.
This bushy, upright annual sends out long, drooping blooms that spill dramatically from vibrant green foliage, creating a striking visual contrast that looks almost surreal. It's a perfect choice if you're craving something unusual, eye-catching, and deeply ornamentalwith no long-term commitment.
Whether grown as a focal point or massed in beds, it promises texture, movement, and colour like nothing else. Ideal for gardeners who want a bit of drama without the high maintenance.
Striking red tassel flowers Unique drooping panicles that demand attention
Bushy upright growth Fills garden spaces with structure and presence
Fast-growing annual Full spectacle in just over three months
Perfect for beds, borders or large containers Adds height and texture
Heat-lover Thrives in South African sun
No perennial pressure Replant each year for fresh impact
Plant type: Annual
Scientific name: Amaranthus caudatus
Sowing season: Summer
Sunlight: Full sun
Sow depth: 3mm (direct sowing recommended)
Spacing: 60cm
Germination: 710 days
Days to harvest: ~100 days
Ideal for: Feature planting, statement borders, floral arrangements
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Let your garden blush with boldness. With its trailing red blooms and upright habit, Amaranthus Caudatus Red is a living sculptureone that celebrates nature's wild side and rewards you with unforgettable flair.
Sow it this summer and grow a masterpiece of movement, texture, and colour. 🌺
Plant Type: Annual
Scientific Name: Amaranthus caudatus
General Sowing Time: Summer
Position: Full Sun
Sow Depth: 3mm (direct sowing)
Spacing: 60cm
Germination: 7-10 days
Days to Harvest: 100 days
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