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Gomphrena Seeds - Rose
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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. Grow Gomphrena from flower seed and enjoy a fully-blooming plant with a sea of eye-catching rose blooms nestled on top the stems.
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.
