Amaranth 'Love-lies-bleeding'

Amaranthus cruentus

How to grow Amaranth 'Love-lies-bleeding'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Love-lies-bleeding is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Love-lies-bleeding needs a soil ph of 5.5 to 7.0 (weakly acidic soil - neutral soil).

Growing Love-lies-bleeding from seed

For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 15°C / 59°F.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Love-lies-bleeding about 28 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Love-lies-bleeding

Love-lies-bleeding is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Love-lies-bleeding

Other Names for Amaranth 'Love-lies-bleeding'

Love-Lies Bleeding Green, Love-Lies-Bleeding Red