Gomphrena globosa ‘Qis White’ seeds – (Globe Amaranth)
$4.90
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Description
This annual plant is prized for its pure white flowers which have showy papery bracts which last very well. The flowers are borne on stiff upright stems from summer right through to the frost. In addition, it is easy-to-grow in the sun-baked garden. This plant is amazingly resistant to both heat and drought, and its blooms and fresh foliage keep on looking neat and colorful through the worst heat of summer.
Gomphrena grows about 60cm tall and about a foot wide with stiff, erect branched stems. The opposite leaves are long and slender. They begin life as white and woolly looking when young, but lose this characteristic as they mature. The hairy foliage collects dirt quite easily, so it is best to mulch around the plants for a clean look. Its open branches intermingle nicely with other garden informal flowers. It makes an excellent container plant.
It likes full sun and moist soil but can tolerate some shade once it is established.
Sowing advice
Sow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Soaking the seeds in water for a day or two before planting appears to speed germination. Scatter seed on top of the soil and then cover very finely (Gomphrena need light to germinate, but germination appears to be better when the seeds are very lightly covered.) Optimum temperature 30 deg C daytime and 21 deg C night time (Gomphrena germinates better if exposed to some temperature fluctuations). Keep seeds moist while germinating. Covering with plastic or glass will keep the moisture constant. Plant outside (after hardening off) about 20 cm apart after all danger of frost has passed. Pinch out the first flowers to encourage a bushier plant with more flowers or let them grow for a more open look. Keep regularly cut to encourage more blooms.
Additional information
Classification | Annual |
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Common Name | Globe Amaranth |
Family | Amaranthaceae |
Maximum Height | 60 cm |
Number of seeds in packet | approx 30 |
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