{"product_id":"flower-amaranth-love-lies-bleeding-1000-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Flower Amaranth Love Lies Bleeding 1000 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(169, 17, 228);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Amaranth Love Lies Bleeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(11, 74, 8);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 81%. Test Date: 11\/24. AWSC.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Flower Amaranth Love Lies Bleeding?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDramatic Visual Impact:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cascading deep red rope-like blooms up to 60 inches tall — a true garden showstopper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-Purpose Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ornamental AND edible — greens, seeds, and flour all harvested from one plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast Blooming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers in approximately 80 days from seeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat-Tolerant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives in hot summer conditions — perfect for Texas and Southern gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator \u0026amp; Wildlife Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attracts birds and beneficial insects; beloved by backyard chickens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeirloom Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open-pollinated and passed down for at least 75 years — grows true year after year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun — amaranth loves heat and thrives with 6–8+ hours of direct sunlight daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0–7.5. Tolerates poor soils; avoid waterlogged conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin to 12–18 inches apart; larger spacing produces more dramatic, branching plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly until established; drought-tolerant once mature. Avoid overwatering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light balanced fertilizer at planting; avoid excess nitrogen which promotes foliage over blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tall plants may benefit from staking in windy areas to support the long cascading blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest young leaves for cooking anytime. Harvest seeds when blooms dry and seeds shake free easily. Cut blooms for dramatic dried arrangements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose David's Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran-Owned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplying premium seeds since 2009.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGO TEXAN Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supporting local agriculture and communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrity Pledge:\u003c\/strong\u003e We pledge to sell only non-GMO, open-pollinated seeds. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/pages\/safe-seed-integrity-pledge\" title=\"Safe Seed Integrity Pledge\"\u003eRead our Safe Seed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Seed License:\u003c\/strong\u003e All seeds sold under our standard Vegetable Seed License.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCooking Methods \u0026amp; Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible Greens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Young tender leaves are delicious boiled, sautéed, or added to soups — similar to spinach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePopped Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry seeds can be popped like popcorn for a nutty, nutritious snack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmaranth Flour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mill seeds into gluten-free flour for baking breads, pancakes, and more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrain Porridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cook seeds like quinoa or oatmeal for a high-protein breakfast grain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDried Floral Arrangements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cascading blooms dry beautifully and last for months in arrangements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChicken Feed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole plants or seed heads make an excellent and beloved treat for backyard chickens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(234, 11, 11);\"\u003eOrder Love Lies Bleeding Amaranth Today\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(234, 11, 11);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder yours today and grow your own stunning amaranth flowers in your spring and summer gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer ½ cup (98g) cooked Amaranth grain:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalories: 125\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtein: 4.7g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbohydrates: 23g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDietary Fiber: 2.6g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIron: 15% DV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnesium: 20% DV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhosphorus: 20% DV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManganese: 40% DV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGluten-Free: Yes — a complete protein source containing all essential amino acids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Disclosures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Growing results vary by region, climate, and gardener practice. 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