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Gomphrena Seeds - Mix
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
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
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
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
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
About...
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.MORE GOMPHRENA OPTIONS
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
Do gomphrena come back every year?
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.
Should gomphrena be deadheaded?
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.
Can I encourage more blooms from my gomphrena plants?
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.
Will flowers attract any pollinators to my garden?
Yes, this charming flower will attract bees, butterflies and other pollinators as well as beneficial insects.
Can I use flowers as a cut flower?
Yes, these back beautiful cut flowers as well as they make wonderful, dried flowers.
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.
Common Questions
Do gomphrena come back every year?
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.
Should gomphrena be deadheaded?
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.
Can I encourage more blooms from my gomphrena plants?
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.
Will flowers attract any pollinators to my garden?
Yes, this charming flower will attract bees, butterflies and other pollinators as well as beneficial insects.
Can I use flowers as a cut flower?
Yes, these back beautiful cut flowers as well as they make wonderful, dried flowers.
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.
Common Questions
Do gomphrena come back every year?
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.
Should gomphrena be deadheaded?
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.
Can I encourage more blooms from my gomphrena plants?
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.
Will flowers attract any pollinators to my garden?
Yes, this charming flower will attract bees, butterflies and other pollinators as well as beneficial insects.
Can I use flowers as a cut flower?
Yes, these back beautiful cut flowers as well as they make wonderful, dried flowers.
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
Do gomphrena come back every year?
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.
Should gomphrena be deadheaded?
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.
Can I encourage more blooms from my gomphrena plants?
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.
Will flowers attract any pollinators to my garden?
Yes, this charming flower will attract bees, butterflies and other pollinators as well as beneficial insects.
Can I use flowers as a cut flower?
Yes, these back beautiful cut flowers as well as they make wonderful, dried flowers.
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!
Common Questions
Do gomphrena come back every year?
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.
Should gomphrena be deadheaded?
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.
Can I encourage more blooms from my gomphrena plants?
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.
Will flowers attract any pollinators to my garden?
Yes, this charming flower will attract bees, butterflies and other pollinators as well as beneficial insects.
Can I use flowers as a cut flower?
Yes, these back beautiful cut flowers as well as they make wonderful, dried flowers.
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