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Amaranthus (Love-Lies-Bleeding)
Amaranthus caudatus
Dramatic crimson tassels that trail to the floor — also edible.
Full sun
Moderate
Average
Easy
Yes
Leaves & seeds
Annual
Half-hardy
10 L
25 cm
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Cleome (Spider Flower)
Both tall annuals tolerate heat and self-seed, providing continuous summer color while attracting pollinators with minimal maintenance.
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Celosia
Both heat-loving annuals thrive in full sun and poor soil, creating a drought-tolerant pairing with similar watering needs.
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Tithonia (Mexican Sunflower)
All three prefer hot, dry conditions and attract pollinators, creating a resilient, low-maintenance sunny border combination.
Situations where this plant is a reliable fit — from someone's kitchen sill to a wind-blown rooftop.
Where to source
Get growing in United Kingdom
Shop local first
The best plants come from a real nursery, and the best trowel comes from the old-fashioned ironmonger down the road — people who know their stock and can advise. Try local first, both for the plant and the kit. It keeps small growers and small hardware shops alive.
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For pots, compost, seed trays, twine and other kit — Amazon has the essentials if the local option isn't right. Not a plant nursery; use the local map above for the plant itself.
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