Bicolor Rose
Gomphrena Seed
Product ID: 1517
First bicolor gomphrena!
Striking addition to fresh and dried arrangements. Stems are not as long or strong as our other Gomphrena varieties but still suitable for cut flowers, and the unique, luminescent color combination makes Bicolor Rose a worthwhile choice to grow. Also known as globe amaranth and common globe amaranth. Ht. 18–28". Avg. 10,000 seeds/oz. Packet: 50 seeds.
Johnny's Recommended Substitute
New
Gomphrena in popular pale, blush pink.
Gomphrena in popular pale, blush pink.
DAYS TO GERMINATION: 5-14 days at 70-78°F (21-26°C)
SOWING: Transplant - Sow 6-8 weeks before last frost. Cover seed lightly with about 1/8" growing media. Keep soil surface moist. Transplant to cell packs or larger containers about 3 weeks after sowing. Transplant outside after danger of frost has passed. Direct seeding is not recommended.
LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun.
PLANT HEIGHT: 18-28".
PLANT SPACING: 6-8". No pinching or support is necessary.
HARDINESS ZONES: Annual.
HARVEST: Fresh: Harvest when flowers are in color but before fully open. Dried: Harvest when flowers are completely open; hang to dry.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Any soil with good drainage.
USES: Cut flower or bedding plant.
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Gomphrena spp.
SOWING: Transplant - Sow 6-8 weeks before last frost. Cover seed lightly with about 1/8" growing media. Keep soil surface moist. Transplant to cell packs or larger containers about 3 weeks after sowing. Transplant outside after danger of frost has passed. Direct seeding is not recommended.
LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun.
PLANT HEIGHT: 18-28".
PLANT SPACING: 6-8". No pinching or support is necessary.
HARDINESS ZONES: Annual.
HARVEST: Fresh: Harvest when flowers are in color but before fully open. Dried: Harvest when flowers are completely open; hang to dry.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Any soil with good drainage.
USES: Cut flower or bedding plant.
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Gomphrena spp.
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Quick Facts
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Latin Name
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Gomphrena globosa
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Days To Maturity
Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date. -
85 - 100 Days
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Life Cycle
Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature). -
Annual
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Hybrid Status
Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.
Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next. -
Open Pollinated
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Product Features
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Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets
- Variety good for fresh cut-flower displays.
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Ideal for Drying and Crafts
- Variety is excellent for creating dried flowers.
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Grows Well in Containers
- Variety does well when grown in a container.
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