What to Expect
Let the planting develop.
Plants grow upright before long cascading tassels develop for summer-to-frost color.
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Heirloom annual flower seed
Love-Lies-Bleeding
Long, velvety burgundy tassels bring height, movement, and unmistakable drama to sunny gardens.
Love Lies Bleeding is not a background flower. Long burgundy tassels spill from tall plants with unmistakable drama, making it a standout for sunny borders, cutting gardens, dried arrangements, and anyone who likes a flower with a little theatrical instinct.
Coverage0.5 oz ≈ 625 sq ft · 1 oz ≈ 1,250 sq ft · 2 oz ≈ 2,500 sq ft · 4 oz ≈ 5,000 sq ft
SunlightFull sun
When to PlantDirect sow outdoors after the danger of frost has passed.
What you’re planting
Individual flower seed
- Love-Lies-Bleeding
How to Plant
Prepare, sow, and press.
Sow about 1/8 inch deep, keep evenly moist through establishment, and thin to roughly 12–18 inches apart.
Read the complete planting guide →Plant with confidence