Gomphrena

Also known as Globe amaranth or Rudraksha plant. Globe amaranth is a compact annual shrub. The true flowers are insignificant, tiny, and white to yellow trumpets that are only visible close up. It is the bright magenta bracts arranged in globes, papery-textured, clover-like flower heads that provide the real show in a long summer to frost bloom. Cultivars expand the range of flower head colors to include red, pink, purple, lilac, violet and white. Long lasting fresh cut flower. Excellent dried flower (an everlasting) that retains color well. Narrow oblong to elliptic green leaves (to 4” long). Easily grown in average, well-drained soils in full sun. Although mature plants exhibit good drought resistance, plants grow best with regular moisture throughout the growing season. Extremely good heat tolerance. Sow seed directly in the garden

Product Type: Seeds

Height: 1 to 2 feet

Lifecycle: Annual

Uses: Borders, Container

Planting depth: 5mm

Seed spacing: 2.5cm(1”)

Plant spacing: 30-45cm(12-18”)

Spread: 0.5 to 1 feet

Days to germination : 14 to 21

Special uses: Cut and Dried flowers

Bloom time: June