Amaranthus caudatus 'Ribbons and Beads'

Sowing method: April-June outdoors. First, rake the soil finely, then scatter the seeds (possibly mixed with dry sand) evenly and lightly rake them in. Finally, press down with a board, hand, or roller. Pre-sowing and transplanting is also an option. The more space between plants, the more side shoots and the taller the main stem. For cutting, it pays to sow or plant densely: this results in many handy inflorescences. All varieties turn bronze to brown upon ripening (in autumn).

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Sowing/planting time:

• April
• May
• June

Harvesting time:

• September
• October
• November

Soil type:

• All soil types

Cultivation location:

• Outdoors

Position:

• Sun

• Flower colour: Mix of green and dark red
• Origin: South America
• Average growth height: 60 to 90 cm
• Annual or perennial: Annual
• Attractive to insects: Various insects
• Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
• Ease of cultivation: Easy

• Latin: Love-lies-bleeding
• Dutch: Cat's tail
• Also known as: Not applicable / Unknown
• English: Love Lies Bleeding

• All year round