Gomphrena Globe Mixed Color - Flower Seeds
Specifications
| Family |
Amaranthaceae |
| Native region |
Central America |
| Mature height |
30-45 cm |
| Growth rate |
Fast |
Care guide
| Sunlight |
Full sun |
| Watering |
Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established |
| Soil / mix |
Well-drained soil; tolerates poor and sandy soils |
| Fertilizer |
Light monthly feed; thrives without much feeding |
| Difficulty |
Easy |
Uses
<p>Grown as an ornamental for sunny borders, edging and pots, and prized as an everlasting flower for dried arrangements and crafts. The long-lasting globes also draw butterflies to the garden.</p>
Growing tips
<p>Sow seeds about 5 mm deep in trays or directly, keeping warm at 22-26°C; soaking overnight can speed sprouting and germination takes <strong>7-14 days</strong>. Transplant when seedlings have 3-4 true leaves, spacing 20-30 cm apart in full sun. Pinch tips for bushier plants and harvest blooms for drying just as they fully open. Plants flower in roughly <strong>80-90 days</strong> from sowing and continue for months.</p>