Description: Love-lies-bleeding is an annual plant and will die with frost and cold temperatures. However, it self-seeds readily, and you will likely see new plants in the spring if you allow your previous season's plant to go to seed.Plants will often self seed but do not do so readily enough to be considered invasive. Bleeding heart grows best in light shade, although it will tolerate full sun in moist and cool climates. This majestic sun-loving half-hardy annual is easy to grow from seed. Either sow under cover in early spring for early summer colour, or direct in the soil outdoors: Depth: Barely cover 1/16"Sprout Time: 3-14 days.Starting Indoors: Six weeks before last frost, sow thinly into pots filled with a mix specifically for seed germination. ...Starting Outdoors: Direct sow after last frost.When to Set Outside: After all danger of frost has passed. Known as qamasa. Many parts of the plant, including the leaves and seeds, are edible, and are frequently used as a source of food in India as well as in South America, where it is the most important Andean species of Amaranthus, known as kiwicha. It is used for the treatment of various ailments such as Diabetes mellitus, cancer, malaria, hypercholesterolemia, atherosclerosis, helminthic and bacterial infections, inflammation, hepatic diseases and cardiovascular complications. The leaves and seeds are edible and have nutritional properties. Both are a good source of vitamin C, foliate, thiamine, niacin, riboflavin and minerals including calcium, iron, potassium, zinc, copper, and manganese.FREE shipping, NO Tracking. If you require tracking number, please be advised that USPS first class fees/charges $4.94 to provide a tracking number. Please include tracking postal service fee at check or feel free to contact us for any inquiries. Please assure your address is correct. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE YOUR SEEDS within 10 days, please send us a message.*PLANT USES DISCLAIMER* Any information in this listing is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional. You should not use the information on this web site for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease or prescribing any medication or other treatment. *SEEDS DISCLAIMER* Most specialty seeds we offer are NOT fast to germinate. Many take several weeks, months, and some even up towards a year depending on dormancy, region, season etc. It is important that the buyer understands that seeds are perishable products and seed germination can be adversely affected by such factors as mold/fungus, bugs, temperature, moisture content, light intensity, dormancy, care, contamination of planting media among many other reasons. Germination recommendations are sent with each order and the buyer is free to research and use their own methods. Floating seeds do not always indicate that the seed is not viable. Many times, it is a misconception because the seed does not have the density to sink in water. Accordingly, The Plant Attraction does not guarantee seeds to perform properly regardless of conditions or buyer's methods or soil/water/lighting.
Price: 3.24 USD
Location: Houston, Texas
End Time: 2024-08-05T17:43:39.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Climate: Varied Climates, Plant in WARM Soil!
Planting Time: 60-90 Days
Common Name: Amaranth LOVE LIES BLEEDING
Color: Green/Maroon Leaves, Edible Leaves, Edible Grain, Edible Seeds, Red
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Growth Habit: 36-60"
MPN: AMNS1500
Soil Type: Top Soil, Mushroom Compost, All Soils, All Soils, Very Hardy, Clay, Loam, Peat, Sand
Brand: Unbranded
Season of Interest: Fall, Spring, Summer
Type: Flower Seeds
Life Cycle: Annual
Watering: Medium
Genus: Amaranthus
Sunlight: Full Sun
Features: Heirloom, Non-GMO, Draught Resistant, Edible, Flowering, Open-Pollinating
Cultivating Difficulty: Very Easy
Country/Region of Manufacture: Mexico