Amaranthus caudatus ‘Pony Tails’

Love-Lies-Bleeding

These deep red trailing blooms are thought to resemble platted ponytails. As they are so tough, they are a reminder of 19th century gardens when these flowers were used extensively. Height 200cm space 30-60cm.

$5.50

Packet of 200 seeds$5.50

SKU: LFS-006 Category:

These deep red trailing blooms are thought to resemble platted ponytails. As they are so tough, they are a reminder of 19th century gardens when these flowers were used extensively. Height 200cm space 30-60cm.

When to sow: Late spring

Where to sow: Direct sow

Depth to sow: 5mm

Aspect:  Full sun or as sunny a spot as possible.

Soil:  Prepared, well drained, fertilised soil. Add lime if soil is too acid.

Spacing: Between plants: 30-60cm;

Height: 200cm

Directions:  If growing for cut flowers make a shallow drill and place three or four seed 30cm apart, thin to one seedling after germination. For a long flowering garden subject sow a few seeds 60-80 cm apart. After germination thin to one seedling.

Seed Packet Size

Packet of 200 seeds

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