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Gomphrena Seed
Product ID: 1512
Best red gomphrena for cut flowers.
Brilliant flowers, 1 1/2" across, atop strong stems. Plants are very productive, and an excellent complement to the QIS™ Series. Holds color exceptionally well when dried. Also known as globe amaranth and Rio Grande globe amaranth. Ht. 18–28". Avg. 6,300 seeds/oz. Packet: 50 seeds.
Johnny's Recommended Substitute
Productive accent flower for fresh and dried arrangements.
Productive accent flower for fresh and dried arrangements.
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 haageana
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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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