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Gomphrena Seeds - White
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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.
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.
