{"product_id":"osc-seeds-amaranthus-love-lies-bleeding-pkg","title":"OSC Seeds Amaranthus Love-Lies-Bleeding Pkg.","description":"\u003cp\u003eApproximately 175 seeds per package (1,600 seeds per gram)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake a dramatic statement in your garden with Love-Lies-Bleeding Amaranthus, a spectacular ornamental annual. This plant features thick, upright stems reaching 60-90 cm in height, from which hang stunning, long pendants of vibrant red blooms. \u003cspan class=\"citation-27 citation-end-27\"\u003eThese unique, rope-like flowers emerge in early summer and continue to provide a show all the way through to the first frost.\u003c\/span\u003e The large, light-green leaves provide a beautiful contrast, and the plant is highly effective at attracting butterflies and other pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Open-Pollinated Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 60-90 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures:\u003cspan class=\"citation-26 citation-end-26\"\u003e Unique, trailing red flower pendants; long bloom period; excellent for attracting pollinators; great for cut flowers and drying.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-25 citation-end-25\"\u003eAmaranthus is an easy-to-grow plant that thrives in sunny, dry conditions and provides a high-impact visual display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"citation-24\"\u003eSite Selection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-24\"\u003e This plant prefers a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-24\"\u003esunny site\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-24\"\u003e and is particularly well-suited to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-24\"\u003edry soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-24 citation-end-24\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"citation-23\"\u003eSowing Outdoors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-23 citation-end-23\"\u003e You can sow seeds directly outdoors after the danger of frost has passed.\u003c\/span\u003e Plant seeds 6 mm deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSowing Indoors: For a head start, seeds may be started indoors in early April.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination: Seeds germinate at 20°C in 10-14 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpkeep: After germination, grow the seedlings on at a slightly cooler temperature before hardening them off. Important: Take special care to ensure the roots do not become crowded when growing plants indoors, as this will slow their development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplanting: Transplant the seedlings to a sunny spot, spacing them 45-60 cm apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLove-Lies-Bleeding is an extraordinary plant that brings a touch of the exotic to any garden. Its cascading red flower pendants are unlike anything else and create a captivating focal point, especially when planted at the back of a border. This plant’s long-lasting blooms, and ability to be used as a cut flower or for drying, mean you can enjoy its unique beauty both in the garden, and in your home. Its proven ability to attract pollinators makes it a valuable and dynamic addition to a healthy garden ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OSC Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43153497882761,"sku":"H1012196","price":2.19,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/3576\/1033\/files\/OSCAmaranthusLoveLiesBleeding.png?v=1770815550","url":"https:\/\/www.scottsnurseryonline.com\/products\/osc-seeds-amaranthus-love-lies-bleeding-pkg","provider":"Scott's Nursery Ltd. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}