{"product_id":"amaranthus-dried-seconds-red-cascading-norfolk-grown","title":"Amaranthus Dried *Seconds* | Red Cascading Norfolk Grown","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this variety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dramatic trailing tassels of Love-Lies-Bleeding in a softer, more muted palette — Norfolk-grown Amaranthus \u003cem\u003ecaudatus\u003c\/em\u003e offered as Seconds at a lower price because the colour has faded slightly from our usual deep crimson. Everything else is the same: the distinctive cascading form, the substantial length, the Norfolk provenance, the chemical-free processing. Just gentler in colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese bunches are the same botanical variety we grow for our first-grade Amaranthus stock, harvested from the cutting field at Salle Moor Hall Farm, dried in the old barn without dyes or preservatives. The only difference is that these particular bunches have finished drying with slightly less colour intensity than we typically achieve — a natural variation that happens with air-drying, particularly with bunches from later-season harvests or areas of the field that received slightly more sun exposure before cutting. The cascading shape, the substantial length of the tassels and the textural interest, are all identical to first-grade stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e💗 What \"Seconds\" Means\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grade our dried flowers honestly. Our first-grade stock represents our best output — peak colour, ideal form, uniform bunches. Seconds are bunches that don't quite make first-grade standard for one particular reason (in this case, slightly muted colour), but are otherwise identical to first-grade in every way that matters for arrangement work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe don't dye, bleach, or artificially enhance our dried flowers — ever — which means natural colour variation is a genuine feature of our process. Some bunches finish with deep, vivid tones; some finish softer. Rather than throw the softer bunches away or force them into first-grade at full price, we offer them here at a lower price for customers who value the form and the provenance and are happy with a more muted palette. Same Norfolk field, same barn drying, same hands — just less colour saturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Seconds are for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWedding DIY at scale\u003c\/strong\u003e — when you need multiple bunches for installations, cascading bouquets, or larger arrangements, the price difference stacks up significantly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWreath and craft makers\u003c\/strong\u003e — the muted colour actually reads better in rustic and autumn wreaths than the vivid first-grade colour, which can dominate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMuted aesthetic preferences\u003c\/strong\u003e — if you're working with a soft, romantic, faded, or vintage colour palette, our Seconds Amaranthus will fit perfectly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBudget-conscious buyers\u003c\/strong\u003e — genuine Norfolk-grown dried flowers at an accessible price\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Seconds aren't for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustomers wanting maximum vivid crimson — our first-grade Amaranthus (Red) delivers the deep colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSituations where photographic colour matching is critical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-end commercial florists needing consistent premium stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌿 About This Variety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmaranthus caudatus\u003c\/em\u003e, more commonly and evocatively known as Love-Lies-Bleeding, is a South American annual with one of the most distinctive silhouettes in the entire dried flower world. Every stem produces long, dense, rope-like tassels that cascade downwards under their own weight — sometimes reaching 30-40cm in length — giving the flower a dramatic trailing quality that no other dried variety can match. The plant has been cultivated for its ornamental value since Aztec times, and its combination of unusual form and rich colour has made it a favourite of florists, wedding designers, and cottage gardeners for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cascading Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e The primary reason customers buy Amaranthus, regardless of colour grade, is the extraordinary shape. Each stem carries pendulous tassels made up of hundreds of tiny densely-packed flowers, creating a trailing rope-like effect that hangs beautifully from arrangements, drapes over the edge of vases, and creates dramatic cascading movement in installations. No other dried flower does this — grasses cascade but don't have the density; other flowers have density but not the trailing form. Amaranthus is unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Colour (Seconds Grade):\u003c\/strong\u003e Our Seconds Amaranthus displays a softer, more muted red — think warm terracotta, rust, or dusky rose rather than the deep crimson of our first-grade stock. The colour reads as autumnal, romantic, and slightly faded. In some settings this actually works better than a vibrant red; in others, first-grade stock is the right choice. See the \"Who Seconds are for\" section above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Firm, dense, substantial. The trailing tassels hold their shape well and drape naturally from any arrangement. The individual tiny flowers are packed so densely that the tassels almost feel like fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🎨 Styling Ideas (Softer Palette Edition)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe muted colour of our Seconds Amaranthus actually opens up styling possibilities that first-grade stock doesn't fit as easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRustic Autumn Wreaths:\u003c\/strong\u003e The soft rust-red reads beautifully against wheat, oats, and other harvest grasses without dominating them. Where vivid first-grade Amaranthus can overwhelm delicate arrangements, the muted Seconds sits in as a harmonious element. Push into moss or vine wreath bases so the tassels drape naturally — a small piece looks generous because of the cascading form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRomantic Vintage Bouquets:\u003c\/strong\u003e The softened palette suits vintage and cottage-romantic aesthetics beautifully. Combine with dusty pink dried florals, faded blues, and cream grasses for the classic English vintage bouquet look. The trailing tassels add drama without demanding attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn Harvest Arrangements:\u003c\/strong\u003e The rust-red reads as pure autumn. Combine with dried Wheat, Canadensis (Goldenrod), and structural elements like Eryngium (Sea Holly) for a harvest palette that captures the season without the aggressive bright reds and oranges of some autumn styling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoho Bouquets and Vase Displays:\u003c\/strong\u003e The trailing form is inherently boho — unstructured, natural, wild-looking. A single stem draped from a vase or bottle creates an immediate boho atmosphere. Two or three stems is the maximum you need for most vase displays; the form does the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChristmas Decor (Softer Palette):\u003c\/strong\u003e The rust-red reads beautifully in traditional Christmas palettes where a vivid red might feel too bright. Combined with evergreen foliage, dried orange slices, cinnamon sticks, and pinecones, the softened Amaranthus adds movement and colour without dominating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📋 Product Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmaranthus caudatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLove-Lies-Bleeding \/ Tassel Flower \/ Foxtail Amaranth \/ Velvet Flower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAmaranthaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDried Flower Bunch — Seconds Grade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSECONDS\u003c\/strong\u003e — softer, more muted colour than first-grade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour (Seconds)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMuted red \/ rust \/ dusky rose (vs first-grade deep crimson)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStem Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApproximately 60-70 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTassel Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCascading tassels 20–40cm on each stem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBunch Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHand-tied bunch (approx 5 stems)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFirm, dense, substantial — the trailing tassels drape naturally\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSoft — no thorns or prickles, safe for all handling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYears, if kept dry and out of direct sunlight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGrown, harvested, and air-dried at Salle Moor Hall Farm, Reepham, Norfolk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eChemical-free air-drying — no dyes, bleaches, or preservatives (this is why natural colour variation occurs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e💐 Rustic Autumn Wreaths · 🎨 Cascading Wedding Installations · 🌾 Romantic Vintage Bouquets · 💒 Wedding DIY at Scale · 🍂 Muted Autumn Palettes · 🎄 Softer Christmas Decor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🛠️ Care \u0026amp; Longevity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell cared for, dried Amaranthus can last for years — the trailing form and firm texture remain stable indefinitely in dry conditions. The colour, which is already softer in Seconds grade, will continue to gently mellow over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Display in a dry environment away from bathrooms, kitchens with steam, or areas of high humidity. Moisture is the main enemy of dried flowers — it can soften the tassels and encourage tiny florets to shed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect sunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avoid prolonged direct sunlight to preserve what colour there is. Seconds Amaranthus is already softer than first-grade — further UV exposure will accelerate ageing. Bright indirect light is fine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDust management:\u003c\/strong\u003e The dense tassels can accumulate dust. Gentle dusting with a soft brush or hairdryer on cool setting keeps them clean. Never wash or spray with water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grip firmly by the main stems below the tassels. The stems are strong and safe. Avoid dislodging tiny florets from the tassels — some minor shedding is normal but heavy handling accelerates it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCascading display:\u003c\/strong\u003e The trailing form works best when the stems are hung upside down or arranged so the tassels drape naturally. Placing tassels in tight vases compresses their shape and defeats the purpose — use wider vessels or hanging installations to let them cascade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage between uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wrap loosely in tissue paper and keep in a rigid box in a dry cupboard. Do not compress the tassels — they need space to keep their shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-term:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colour will gradually soften further; structure remains stable. The aged colour is a warm, muted rust that reads beautifully in vintage and rustic contexts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Dried Amaranthus (Love-Lies-Bleeding) Bunch — Seconds Grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-tied bunch of cascading red-brown stems, 60-70cm total length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwine-tied at the base of the bunch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked in compostable packaging inside a rigid protective box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompanions from the Bishy Dried Flower Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe muted palette of Seconds Amaranthus mixes beautifully with other Bishy-grown dried flowers, particularly those in the softer autumn palette:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dried-canadian-goldenrod\"\u003eCanadensis (Goldenrod) Dried\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the classic autumn partner. The soft golden plumes of Goldenrod set off the muted red of Seconds Amaranthus beautifully. Autumn palette in two natural bunches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/eryngium-sea-holly-dried\"\u003eEryngium (Sea Holly) Dried\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — structural contrast. The rigid metallic blue of Sea Holly against the soft cascading rust of Amaranthus creates genuine visual drama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dried-wheat-stems\"\u003eDried Wheat\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — harvest palette anchor. The warm straw tones bring out the rust in the Amaranthus and reinforce the autumn feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bunny-tails-grass-seeds\"\u003eBunny Tails (Lagurus)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — soft cloud contrast. The cream-white fluff of Bunny Tails against the trailing red-brown Amaranthus is one of the most photographed dried flower combinations in the range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/statice-dried\"\u003eStatice Dried (Purple)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — complementary jewel-tone contrast. Deep purple with muted red creates a rich, romantic palette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dried-flower-bunches\"\u003eOther dried flower bunches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — salvia, larkspur, and more in the range that build up mixed arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dried-grasses\"\u003eDried grasses collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — pampas, phalaris, and other structural grasses that complement the cascading form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌿 About Our Dried Flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery bunch is grown, hand-harvested and barn-dried at \u003cstrong\u003eSalle Moor Hall Farm\u003c\/strong\u003e in Reepham, Norfolk — our own cutting field, our own drying barn, our own hands. Grown chemical-free with no dyes, no bleaches, and no preservatives — which is why natural colour variation happens and why we offer Seconds bunches like this one rather than force them into first-grade or throw them away. Packed in compostable packaging in a rigid box to protect the stems in transit. Dispatched within 2-3 working days. Genuinely good English dried flowers with the story of the summer they came from.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64032966574457,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/6004\/7547\/files\/IMG-2918.jpg?v=1784641858","url":"https:\/\/www.bishybarnabeescottagegarden.com\/products\/amaranthus-dried-seconds-red-cascading-norfolk-grown","provider":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}