Amaranthus Foxtail Flower Seeds
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Amaranthus Foxtail Flower Seeds
Amaranthus Foxtail Flower Seeds
Features
Direct sow 1/8 inch deep in warm, well-drained soil in full sun.
How To Grow
Exotic Drooping Foxtail Plumes for Bold Gardens
Amaranthus Foxtail (Amaranthus caudatus 'Foxtail') is a striking ornamental annual that produces long, pendulous flower spikes resembling fluffy fox tails, in stunning shades of red, burgundy, and green. Often called Love-Lies-Bleeding, this heirloom variety creates dramatic vertical interest in garden beds, borders, and cutting arrangements.
Fast-growing, heat-loving, and easy from seed, Amaranthus is a standout choice for Pakistani summer gardens — producing armfuls of unique cut flowers that also dry beautifully for arrangements.
Why You'll Love Growing Amaranthus Foxtail
- Dramatic 12–18 inch drooping flower plumes
- Rich shades of deep red, burgundy, and green
- Excellent cut flower — fresh and dried
- Heat tolerant — thrives in Pakistani summers
- Attracts birds and beneficial pollinators
- Easy to grow, beginner-friendly
- Self-seeds for return blooms next year
Plant Features
- Plant Type: Warm-season flowering annual
- Botanical Name: Amaranthus caudatus
- Other Names: Love-Lies-Bleeding, Tassel Flower, Foxtail Amaranth
- Flower Colour: Red, burgundy, green pendulous plumes
- Plant Height: 24–60 inches (60–150 cm)
- Growth Habit: Tall, upright, branching
- Growing Difficulty: Easy
- Container Friendly: Yes (large containers)
Growing in Pakistan
Amaranthus Foxtail is a warm-season flower that thrives in Pakistani heat. For Punjab, Sindh, and most plain regions, sow from February–July for spring through autumn blooms. In cooler northern hill areas (Murree, Swat, Hunza), sow March–June. Provide full sun, well-drained soil, and moderate watering. Stake tall plants in windy areas. Allow some plumes to dry on the plant for stunning dried flower arrangements and self-seeding.
