Amaranthus ‘Red’ – Amaranthus caudatus

Amaranth ‘Red’ – Amaranthus caudatus

This classic amaranth with its long, deep red hanging flower spikes is an absolute eye-catcher.
Amaranthus caudatus ‘Red’ is also known as love-lies-bleeding and brings movement, drama, and color to the garden and bouquets.

Beautiful as a cut flower, irresistible as a dried flower, and surprisingly easy to grow yourself.

Why this amaranth is a favorite

✔ Long, hanging flower clusters
✔ Intense red color
✔ Perfect for dried flowers
✔ Strong cut flower with lots of volume
✔ Ideal for cutting garden & large vases

Sowing & cultivation

Amaranthus caudatus is easy and rewarding to sow:

• Pre-sowing: 4–6 weeks before the last spring frost, Light germinator - do not cover seed.

• Transplanting: after risk of frost

Care in the garden

• Location: full sun

• Plant spacing: ± 30–40 cm

• Height: approx. 120–150 cm

• Flowering time: approx. 65–80 days after sowing

Give enough space and sun, then the flower spikes will grow long and full.

In the cutting garden & vase

• Harvest when the flower clusters are fully developed

• For dried flowers: harvest just before full maturity

• Dry upside down in a well-ventilated, dry place

Combines beautifully with dahlias, grasses, and other structural flowers.