Amaranthus caudatus ‘Mira’ seeds -(Love Lies Bleeding)
$4.90
This plant has very large upright and cascading textured heads. Blooms are beautiful in a garden and bouquets. In the garden if left to mature the flowers become very rich and eye catching.
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Description
Mira is a very pretty amaranthus which blends well with other flowers, thus making it a florist’s favourite. It provides lovely bi-coloured rose & green trailing flower ropes which can be combined with lime, burgundy, cream & just about anything else you can think up. It has lovely trailing stems and bright colourful leaves which makes this a choice cut flower. But it is lovely in the garden too, and can be used singly or planted in groups. Its flowers mature to a deep, rich pink and green combination that is extremely attractive. Butterflies, bees and birds are attracted to the plant . Protect young plants from slugs and snails. Grows happily almost anywhere but best in full sun with some compost.
Sowing advice
Sow indoors at 21 deg C 6-8 weeks before the last frost, or direct in early summer at 21 deg C or higher. Sow in seed trays or pots in moist seed raising mix. Do not cover seeds as light is required for germination. Seedlings should appear in 10- 14 days. The plants grow quickly so pot on to prevent premature flowering. The seedlings should be ready to transplant in 3-4 weeks. Transplant to 7cm pots and grow on. Transplant outdoors late spring into moist, well-drained soil, 30 to 45cm apart. Pinch out the centre to encourage branching
Additional information
| Classification | Annual |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Love lies Bleeding |
| Family | Scrophulariaceae |
| Maximum Height | 1 m |
| Number of seeds in packet | approx 30 |
