Amaranthus cruentus 'Red Spike' / 'Velvet Curtains'

Sowing method: April-June directly into the garden soil. First, rake the soil until it is fine, then evenly scatter the seeds (possibly mixed with dry sand) 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 the plants have, the more side branches and the taller the main stem will be. For cut flowers, it is worthwhile to sow or plant densely: this results in many manageable inflorescences. All varieties turn bronze to brown upon ripening (in autumn).

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Sowing/planting time:

• April
• May
• June

Harvesting time:

• August
• September
• October

Soil type:

• All soil types

Cultivation location:

• Outdoors

Position:

• Sun

• Flower colour: Dark red to brownish-red plumes
• Origin: South America
• Average growth height: More than 120 cm
• Annual or perennial: Annual
• Attractive to insects: Various insects
• Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
• Ease of cultivation: Easy

• Latin: Amaranthus cruentus
• Dutch: Red Catstail
• Also known as: Not applicable / Not known
• English: Love Lies Bleeding

• All year round