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Gomphrena Globosa Salmon

Gomphrena Globosa Salmon Flowers

Gomphrena Globosa Salmon

Gomphrena Seeds - Salmon

1000 Seeds

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2000 Seeds

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Gomphrena (Gomphrena Globosa Salmon) - Gomphrena is an old-fashioned bedding plant that readily establishes from flower seeds and has many positive features. Gomphrena plants tolerate poor soils, heat and drought, and it was once a favorite in British gardens. They are well suited for edging around taller plantings and for containers for the porch or deck.

MORE GOMPHRENA OPTIONS

Salmon Purple Rose White Mix

ABOUT

FAQ's

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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 10

HEIGHT

24 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Summer

BLOOM COLOR

Salmon

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Moist, well-drained, pH 6.5 - 7.6

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

68 - 75F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

7 - 10 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Do not cover the seed but press into the soil

SOWING RATE

1 - 2 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seed moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

12 - 18 inches

Gomphrena (Gomphrena Globosa Salmon) - Gomphrena is an old-fashioned bedding plant that readily establishes from flower seeds and has many positive features. Gomphrena plants tolerate poor soils, heat and drought, and it was once a favorite in British gardens. They are well suited for edging around taller plantings and for containers for the porch or deck. Globe Amaranth flowers are a favorite of butterflies, and they also makes a great cut flower. To grow Gomphrena flowers for cutting or dried arrangements, plant closely together to force longer stems. For drying, cut the stems just as the heads are beginning to open and hang the flowers upside down in a warm, dark place to dry.

Plant Gomphrena Globosa seeds either indoors, several weeks before the last frost is expected, or directly outdoors when the temperatures have warmed. If sowing Gomphrena seeds indoors, transplant the seedlings to the sunny garden spot when they are several inches tall. Many gardeners recommend soaking Globe Amaranth seeds 24 - 48 hours before sowing as the water helps to prime the seed for germination.

Common Questions

Q

Do gomphrena come back every year?

A

Gomphrena are short-lived tender perennials only in the tropical and sub-tropical regions where they grow naturally. In cooler growing zones, gomphrena is grown as a garden annual.

Q

Should gomphrena be deadheaded?

A

It's not necessary to deadhead gomphrena. Plants die back at frost and reseeding is spotty if it occurs at all and unwanted plants are easily removed. Deadheading does not encourage plants to rebloom.

Q

Can I encourage more blooms from my gomphrena plants?

A

Yes, you can encourage a larger number of blooms by pinching off the earliest buds. This causes the plant to branch out so there are more stems for blooms.

Q

Will flowers attract any pollinators to my garden?

A

Yes, this charming flower will attract bees, butterflies and other pollinators as well as beneficial insects.

Q

Can I use flowers as a cut flower?

A

Yes, these back beautiful cut flowers as well as they make wonderful, dried flowers.

ABOUT

FAQ's

VIDEOS

Flower Specifications

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 10

HEIGHT

24 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Summer

BLOOM COLOR

Purple

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Moist, well-drained, pH 6.5 - 7.6

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

68 - 75F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

7 - 10 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Do not cover the seed but press into the soil

SOWING RATE

1 - 2 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seed moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

12 - 18 inches

Gomphrena (Gomphrena Globosa Purple) - What a great addition to your flower garden! Globe Amaranth seeds readily produce these bright little golf ball-like blooms. They look so attractive on the bushy, well-branched plant that they're the perfect complement to everything else in the sunny garden. Butterflies will flock to the Gomphrena flowers, and they make an excellent cut flower for either fresh or dried arrangements.

Popular cut flower

The flower heads are quite popular for use in dried arrangements and will hold their shape and color indefinitely. Cut them early, just as the heads are opening, and hang them upside down in a warm, dark place to dry.

purple gomphrena flowers

Gomphrena seed | purple

How to grow

How To Grow Gomphrena From Seed: Plant Gomphrena Globosa seeds indoors, several weeks before the last frost is expected, or directly outdoors when the temperatures have warmed.

If sowing Gomphrena seeds indoors, transplant the seedlings to the sunny garden spot when they are several inches tall. If growing Globe Amaranth from flower seeds specifically for cutting, space the plants closer together to force the growth of longer stems.

Sowing Rate: 1 - 2 seeds per plant
Average Germ Time: 7 - 10 days
Keep moist until germination
Attracts bees and butterflies
Depth: Do not cover seed but press into soil

gomphrena purple seeds

Flower Specifications

Gomphrena or Globe Amaranth is an annual bedding plant that grows 24 inches tall with a spread of about 1 foot. The branched stems are stiff and the plant has a bushy appearance. The leaves are oblong and from 4 - 6 inches long, and wooly-white when they are young. The clover-like flower heads, 1 1/2 inches long, are on upright spikes from summer until frost.

Height: 24 inches
USDA Zones: 3 - 10
Season: Annual
Deer Resistant: Yes

Common Questions

Q

Do gomphrena come back every year?

A

Gomphrena are short-lived tender perennials only in the tropical and sub-tropical regions where they grow naturally. In cooler growing zones, gomphrena is grown as a garden annual.

Q

Should gomphrena be deadheaded?

A

It's not necessary to deadhead gomphrena. Plants die back at frost and reseeding is spotty if it occurs at all and unwanted plants are easily removed. Deadheading does not encourage plants to rebloom.

Q

Can I encourage more blooms from my gomphrena plants?

A

Yes, you can encourage a larger number of blooms by pinching off the earliest buds. This causes the plant to branch out so there are more stems for blooms.

Q

Will flowers attract any pollinators to my garden?

A

Yes, this charming flower will attract bees, butterflies and other pollinators as well as beneficial insects.

Q

Can I use flowers as a cut flower?

A

Yes, these back beautiful cut flowers as well as they make wonderful, dried flowers.

ABOUT

FAQ's

VIDEOS

Flower Specifications

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 10

HEIGHT

24 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Summer

BLOOM COLOR

Rose

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Moist, well-drained, pH 6.5 - 7.6

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

68 - 75F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

7 - 10 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Do not cover the seed but press into the soil

SOWING RATE

1 - 2 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

12 - 18 inches

Gomphrena (Gomphrena Globosa Rose) - This rose colored Globe Amaranth has a brilliantly colored bloom about an inch wide and shaped something like a very fat strawberry. It grows on stiff stems which make it an ideal cutting flower.

Gomphrena colors

Grow it alongside other Globe Amaranth plants with various colors. We carry purple, rose, salmon, and white so you can have a colorful display and all easily grown from flower seed.

gomphrena rose flowers

Gomphrena seed | rose

How to grow

How To Grow Gomphrena From Seed: Plant Gomphrena Globosa seeds either indoors, several weeks before the last frost is expected, or directly outdoors when the temperatures have warmed.

If sowing Gomphrena seed indoors, transplant the seedlings to the sunny garden spot when they are several inches tall. If growing Globe Amaranth from flower seeds specifically for cutting, space the plants closer together to force the growth of longer stems.

Sowing Rate: 1 - 2 seeds per plant
Average Germ Time: 7 - 10 days
Keep moist until germination
Attracts bees and butterflies
Depth: Do not cover seed but press into soil

gomphrena seeds rose

Flower Specifications

Gophrena plants are used in annual beds and borders. In mass plantings, the round flower heads produce an interesting texture, and their bright colors last late into the season. Their low stature makes them well suited for edging around taller plantings. Globe Amaranth is often grown in containers on the porch or deck.

Height: 24 inches
USDA Zones: 3 - 10
Season: Annual
Deer Resistant: Yes

Common Questions

Q

Do gomphrena come back every year?

A

Gomphrena are short-lived tender perennials only in the tropical and sub-tropical regions where they grow naturally. In cooler growing zones, gomphrena is grown as a garden annual.

Q

Should gomphrena be deadheaded?

A

It's not necessary to deadhead gomphrena. Plants die back at frost and reseeding is spotty if it occurs at all and unwanted plants are easily removed. Deadheading does not encourage plants to rebloom.

Q

Can I encourage more blooms from my gomphrena plants?

A

Yes, you can encourage a larger number of blooms by pinching off the earliest buds. This causes the plant to branch out so there are more stems for blooms.

Q

Will flowers attract any pollinators to my garden?

A

Yes, this charming flower will attract bees, butterflies and other pollinators as well as beneficial insects.

Q

Can I use flowers as a cut flower?

A

Yes, these back beautiful cut flowers as well as they make wonderful, dried flowers.

ABOUT

FAQ's

VIDEOS

Flower Specifications

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 10

HEIGHT

24 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Summer

BLOOM COLOR

White

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Moist, well-drained, pH 6.5 - 7.6

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

68 - 75F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

7 - 10 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Do not cover the seed but press into the soil

SOWING RATE

1 - 2 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seed moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

12 - 18 inches

Gomphrena (Gomphrena Globosa White) - Globe Amaranth is easy-to-grow in the sun-drenched garden when starting from Gomphrena seed. This plant is wonderfully resistant to both heat and drought, keeping its blooms and its fresh foliage looking neat and colorful through the worst heat of summer. A mass planting is a fabulous sight especially when mixed with the other color varieties that come from Gomphrena seeds!

Great cut flower

Globe Amaranth also belongs in the cutting garden. To dry, simply cut the stem at the desired height, trim off any foliage, and hang the flower upside-down in a well-ventilated, dry location.

white gomphrena flowers

Gomphrena seed | white

How to grow

How To Grow Gomphrena From Seed: Plant Gomphrena Globosa seeds either indoors, several weeks before the last frost is expected, or directly outdoors when the temperatures have warmed. If sowing Gomphrena seeds indoors, transplant the seedlings to the sunny garden spot when they are several inches tall.

Many gardeners recommend soaking Globe Amaranth seeds 24 - 48 hours before sowing as the water helps to prime the seed for germination. If growing Globe Amaranth from flower seeds specifically for cutting, space the plants closer together to force the growth of longer stems.

Sowing Rate: 1 - 2 seeds per plant
Average Germ Time: 7 - 10 days
Keep moist until germination
Attracts bees and butterflies
Depth: Do not cover seed but press into soil

gomphrena seeds white

Flower Specifications

Gomphrena Globosa plants need full sun to partial shade. They are not fussy about soil type and will even grow in very poor soils. They can glow in beds, borders, containers, pots, etc. Even though they are very drought tolerant plants, they do best with regular watering and fertilizer application. Do not use a high nitrogen fertilizer as this will just lead to excessive foliage.

Height: 24 inches
USDA Zones: 3 - 10
Season: Annual
Deer Resistant: Yes

Common Questions

Q

Do gomphrena come back every year?

A

Gomphrena are short-lived tender perennials only in the tropical and sub-tropical regions where they grow naturally. In cooler growing zones, gomphrena is grown as a garden annual.

Q

Should gomphrena be deadheaded?

A

It's not necessary to deadhead gomphrena. Plants die back at frost and reseeding is spotty if it occurs at all and unwanted plants are easily removed. Deadheading does not encourage plants to rebloom.

Q

Can I encourage more blooms from my gomphrena plants?

A

Yes, you can encourage a larger number of blooms by pinching off the earliest buds. This causes the plant to branch out so there are more stems for blooms.

Q

Will flowers attract any pollinators to my garden?

A

Yes, this charming flower will attract bees, butterflies and other pollinators as well as beneficial insects.

Q

Can I use flowers as a cut flower?

A

Yes, these back beautiful cut flowers as well as they make wonderful, dried flowers.

ABOUT

FAQ's

VIDEOS

Flower Specifications

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 10

HEIGHT

24 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Summer

BLOOM COLOR

Mix

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Moist, well-drained, pH 6.5 - 7.6

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

68 - 75F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

7 - 10 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Do not cover the seed but press into the soil

SOWING RATE

1 - 2 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seed moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

12 - 18 inches

Gomphrena (Gomphrena Globosa Mix) - This purple and white gomphrena mix will make a great addition to any flower garden. Globe Amaranth seeds readily produce these bright little golf ball-like blooms. They look so attractive on the bushy, well-branched plant that they're the perfect complement to everything else in the sunny garden. Butterflies will flock to the Gomphrena flowers, and they make an excellent cut flower for either fresh or dried arrangements. The flower heads are quite popular for use in dried arrangements and will hold their shape and color indefinitely. Cut them early, just as the heads are opening, and hang them upside down in a warm, dark place to dry.

Gomphrena or Globe Amaranth is an annual bedding plant that grows 24 inches tall with a spread of about 1 foot. The branched stems are stiff and the plant has a bushy appearance. The leaves are oblong and from 4 - 6 inches long, and wooly-white when they are young. The clover-like flower heads, 1 1/2 inches long, are on upright spikes from summer until frost. The individual flowers within the flower heads are inconspicuous, but the stiff, papery bracts that form the bulk of the structure are colorful and come in several showy shades.

Plant Gomphrena Globosa seeds indoors, several weeks before the last frost is expected, or directly outdoors when the temperatures have warmed. If sowing Gomphrena seeds indoors, transplant the seedlings to the sunny garden spot when they are several inches tall. If growing Globe Amaranth from flower seeds specifically for cutting, space the plants closer together to force the growth of longer stems.

Common Questions

Q

Do gomphrena come back every year?

A

Gomphrena are short-lived tender perennials only in the tropical and sub-tropical regions where they grow naturally. In cooler growing zones, gomphrena is grown as a garden annual.

Q

Should gomphrena be deadheaded?

A

It's not necessary to deadhead gomphrena. Plants die back at frost and reseeding is spotty if it occurs at all and unwanted plants are easily removed. Deadheading does not encourage plants to rebloom.

Q

Can I encourage more blooms from my gomphrena plants?

A

Yes, you can encourage a larger number of blooms by pinching off the earliest buds. This causes the plant to branch out so there are more stems for blooms.

Q

Will flowers attract any pollinators to my garden?

A

Yes, this charming flower will attract bees, butterflies and other pollinators as well as beneficial insects.

Q

Can I use flowers as a cut flower?

A

Yes, these back beautiful cut flowers as well as they make wonderful, dried flowers.

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