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Amaranthus caudatus (Love-lies-bleeding)

Other names: Tumbleweed, Velvet flower, Tassel flower, Teasel flower, Thrumwort , Floramor , Inca wheat, Lady's riding whip, Careless, Cat tail , Chenile plant

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Species
A. caudatus is a mid-sized annual or biennial plant with large ovate, mid-green leaves. It is grown for its distinctive, pendant, deep-red catkins that appear in summer and autumn.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
1.5 m 1 m 1-2 years
4 ft 3 ft 1-2 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Clay
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Grow in any moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered position. Water during dry periods to maintain flowering.

Suggested uses

Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Prairie planting

UK hardiness

H2

USDA zones

Sunset zone

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Upright, Bushy

Native to

Africa, India, Peru

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Toxicity unknown

Plant care

Pruning

Propagation methods

Seed

Pests

Aphids

Diseases

Can succumb to a virus

Water regularly through dry periods

Plant in fertile, moisture retentive soil

Cut back in autumn (optional)

Sow seed in situ

Plant tender plants after danger of frost has passed (late spring, early summer)

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Amaranthus tricolor 'Illumination'
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Amaranthus tricolor 'Illumination' Chinese spinach 'Illumination'
Amaranthus cruentus
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Amaranthus cruentus Prince's feather
Amaranthus 'Hopi Red Dye'
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Amaranthus 'Hopi Red Dye' Purple amaranth 'Hopi Red Dye'
Amaranthus 'Red Army'
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Amaranthus 'Red Army' Love-lies-bleeding 'Red Army'
Amaranthus caudatus 'Crimson Tassels'
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Amaranthus caudatus 'Crimson Tassels' Love-lies-bleeding 'Crimson Tassels'
Amaranthus 'Velvet Curtains'
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Amaranthus 'Velvet Curtains' Love-lies-bleeding 'Velvet Curtains'
Amaranthus Magic Fountains Mix
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Amaranthus Magic Fountains Mix Love-lies-bleeding Magic Fountains Mix
Amaranthus caudatus
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Amaranthus caudatus Love-lies-bleeding
Amaranthus tricolor 'Joseph's Coat'
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Amaranthus tricolor 'Joseph's Coat' Chinese spinach 'Joseph's Coat'
Amaranthus tricolor 'Green Giant'
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Amaranthus tricolor 'Green Giant' Chinese spinach 'Green Giant'
Amaranthus hypochondriacus
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Amaranthus hypochondriacus Prince's feather
Amaranthus hypochondriacus 'Green Thumb'
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Amaranthus hypochondriacus 'Green Thumb' Prince's feather 'Green Thumb'
Amaranthus 'Coral Fountain'
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Amaranthus 'Coral Fountain' Love-lies-bleeding 'Coral Fountain'
Amaranthus cruentus 'Hot Biscuits'
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Amaranthus cruentus 'Hot Biscuits' Prince's feather 'Hot Biscuits'
Amaranthus caudatus 'Viridis'
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Amaranthus caudatus 'Viridis' Love-lies-bleeding 'Viridis'
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