love lies bleeding
/lʌv laɪz ˈblidɪŋ/
noun
- A garden plant (Amaranthus caudatus) with long, drooping clusters of red flowers that resemble drops of blood, often grown for its dramatic appearance.
- She planted love-lies-bleeding along the fence for a bold splash of color.
- The love-lies-bleeding in the garden hung like crimson tassels in the summer breeze.
- The name love-lies-bleeding comes from the flower's blood-red, trailing shape.