Amaranthus Love Lies Bleeding ( Cruentus )

Annual. Easily grown in moist, average, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Best flowering in full sun, but appreciates some afternoon shade in hot summer climates. Start seed indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost date or purchase starter plants. When grown from seed, flowers usually don’t appear until approximately 3 months after sowing. Set out plants after last frost date. Space smaller varieties 8-12” apart and larger varieties to 18” apart. Seed may be harvested from garden plants for planting the following year.

Avoid covering compost as the seeds need light to germinate. Instead, cover with a thin layer of perlite or use polythene or a propagator to ensure seed doesn't dry out. Keep at a temperature of 20°C for seed to germinate reliably.

Price is for 40 seeds