Only for Organic – Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth) Seeds 🌸🌿
Brighten up your garden with Gomphrena, the long-lasting, vibrant globe-shaped flowers! Known for their drought resistance and heat tolerance, these cheerful blooms come in shades of pink, purple, red, and white, making them perfect for flower beds, borders, and containers. Gomphrena is a favorite for butterflies, bees, and pollinators and is also used as a long-lasting cut flower or dried flower for decorations and floral arrangements.
This low-maintenance annual thrives in warm climates and blooms from summer to late autumn, ensuring months of color in your garden.
🌱 How to Grow Gomphrena Flowers:
✔ Sowing & Germination:
- Sowing Depth: Plant seeds ¼ inch deep in well-drained soil.
- Spacing: Keep 6-12 inches between plants for proper air circulation.
- Ideal Temperature: Germinates best in 20°C - 25°C.
- Germination Time: 7-14 days under warm conditions.
✔ Growing Conditions:
- Sunlight: Requires full sun (at least 6-8 hours daily) for best blooms.
- Soil Type: Prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soil with moderate fertility.
- Watering: Water moderately; once established, it is drought-tolerant. Avoid overwatering.
- Humidity & Climate: Thrives in hot, dry climates and is highly resistant to heat.
✔ Care & Maintenance:
- Deadheading: No need to remove faded flowers, as they retain their color even after drying.
- Fertilization: Use a balanced fertilizer (NPK 10-10-10) once a month for better growth.
- Pest & Disease Control: Generally pest-free, but keep an eye out for aphids or fungal infections in humid conditions. Neem oil can help with pest control.
- Mulching: Apply a thin layer of mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
✔ Blooming & Harvesting:
- Time to Bloom: 8-10 weeks after sowing.
- Blooming Season: Summer to late autumn.
- Cut Flowers: Gomphrena is ideal for fresh and dried flower arrangements due to its long-lasting color. To dry, hang flowers upside down in a dark, well-ventilated area.