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Amaranthus
Name: The dark red
Amaranthus caudatus is commonly called 'love lies bleeding' .
Description:
Amaranthus are not well-known as cut flowers in the UK, but have no other
rivals for looks and have a very exotic appearance. Their upright or trailing
flowerspikes have an unusual texture like chenille.
Origin:
Native to South America
Colour: There are two
main colours, a dark red and a lime green. The same colours are found in the upright
varieties, though these reds can also have dark brown tints. There is a new bronze
version too called "Hot Biscuits".
Availability:
The main season is June to October
Family:There
are two main forms, an upright version A. hypochondriacus which has almost
millet-like textured flowerspikes, and a dramatic trailing version A. caudatus
which is like a long fluffy tail, with many smaller tails attached to the main
stem.
Care Tips: Remove leaves as these fade
quickly and are not very ornamental.
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