Flower Amaranth Love Lies Bleeding is a breathtaking heirloom variety prized for its dramatic, cascading deep red blooms reaching up to 60 inches tall — bringing timeless Victorian charm and striking elegance to gardens and floral displays. Blooming in approximately 80 days, this variety is as functional as it is beautiful. The tender young greens are edible and delicious when boiled or added to soups. The abundant seeds can be popped like popcorn for a unique snack or milled into highly nutritious flour for baking and cooking — making Love Lies Bleeding a true dual-purpose powerhouse. Bonus: chickens absolutely love it!

Germination Rate: 81%. Test Date: 11/24. AWSC.

Why Choose Flower Amaranth Love Lies Bleeding?

• Dramatic Visual Impact: Cascading deep red rope-like blooms up to 60 inches tall — a true garden showstopper.
• Dual-Purpose Plant: Ornamental AND edible — greens, seeds, and flour all harvested from one plant.
• Fast Blooming: Flowers in approximately 80 days from seeding.
• Heat-Tolerant: Thrives in hot summer conditions — perfect for Texas and Southern gardens.
• Pollinator & Wildlife Friendly: Attracts birds and beneficial insects; beloved by backyard chickens.
• Heirloom Quality: Open-pollinated and passed down for at least 75 years — grows true year after year.

Planting Tips for Success

• Sunlight: Full sun — amaranth loves heat and thrives with 6–8+ hours of direct sunlight daily.
• Soil: Well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0–7.5. Tolerates poor soils; avoid waterlogged conditions.
• Planting: Direct sow after last frost when soil is warm (65°F+). Can start indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost. Press seeds lightly into soil surface — needs light to germinate.
• Spacing: Thin to 12–18 inches apart; larger spacing produces more dramatic, branching plants.
• Watering: Water regularly until established; drought-tolerant once mature. Avoid overwatering.
• Fertilizing: Light balanced fertilizer at planting; avoid excess nitrogen which promotes foliage over blooms.
• Support: Tall plants may benefit from staking in windy areas to support the long cascading blooms.
• Harvesting: Harvest young leaves for cooking anytime. Harvest seeds when blooms dry and seeds shake free easily. Cut blooms for dramatic dried arrangements.

Why Choose David's Garden Seeds®?

• Veteran-Owned: Supplying premium seeds since 2009.
• GO TEXAN Certified: Supporting local agriculture and communities.
• Integrity Pledge: We pledge to sell only non-GMO, open-pollinated seeds. Read our Safe Seed Integrity Pledge.
• Vegetable Seed License: All seeds sold under our standard Vegetable Seed License.

Cooking Methods & Uses

• Edible Greens: Young tender leaves are delicious boiled, sautéed, or added to soups — similar to spinach.
• Popped Seeds: Dry seeds can be popped like popcorn for a nutty, nutritious snack.
• Amaranth Flour: Mill seeds into gluten-free flour for baking breads, pancakes, and more.
• Grain Porridge: Cook seeds like quinoa or oatmeal for a high-protein breakfast grain.
• Dried Floral Arrangements: Cascading blooms dry beautifully and last for months in arrangements.
• Chicken Feed: Whole plants or seed heads make an excellent and beloved treat for backyard chickens.

Order Love Lies Bleeding Amaranth Today

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Nutritional Information

Per ½ cup (98g) cooked Amaranth grain:

• Calories: 125
• Protein: 4.7g
• Carbohydrates: 23g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.6g
• Iron: 15% DV
• Magnesium: 20% DV
• Phosphorus: 20% DV
• Manganese: 40% DV
• Gluten-Free: Yes — a complete protein source containing all essential amino acids

Important Disclosures

• Variety Disclaimer: Growing results vary by region, climate, and gardener practice. We recommend consulting local extension services or experienced gardeners in your area.
• Seed Storage: Store seeds in a cool, dry location. Properly stored seeds maintain viability for 3–5 years.
• Planting Zones: Best suited for USDA Zones 4–11 as an annual. Consult your local zone map before planting.

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