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Gomphrena Seeds, Globosa Mixed
Globosa Mixed Gomphrena loose bouquet on wooden background
Gomphrena Seeds, Globosa Mixed
Globosa Mixed Gomphrena on a white background.
Gomphrena Seeds, Globosa Mixed
Globosa Mixed Gomphrena loose bouquet on wooden background
Gomphrena Seeds, Globosa Mixed

Gomphrena Seeds,
Globosa Mixed

4.626 ReviewsSKU: #FL189Min. seed count: 75
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Description

Often called Globe Amaranth, plants seldom exceed 2 feet in height. The thimble-shaped, papery flower heads are just an inch across and produced in great numbers. Colors are tones of white, pink, and rosy reds. Great for cut flower use and fine for drying. Also well proportioned for containers, where it makes an unusually long-lasting display. Takes heat and drought, too. Beloved old-fashioned garden plant that is finding renewed favor! 

Growing Tips: Sow seeds ⅛ to ¼ inch deep, indoors 6 to 8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow after. Presoak seeds for 24 to 48 hours. Prefers well-draining soil.

Plant Details

Botanical Name
Gomphrena globosa
Life Cycle
Annual
Sun Requirement
Full sun
Days to Germinate
5–14
Days to Maturity
85–100
Planting Depth
⅛–¼ in.
Plant Spacing
10 in.
Ideal Temperature
70–78°F
Frost Hardy
No

When to Grow

Globosa Mixed is a tender annual, so nothing goes outside until frost is finished. Start seed indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last frost date and set the transplants out after all chance of frost has passed, or sow straight into the bed once the last frost is behind you. Seedlings appear in 5 to 14 days at an ideal germination temperature of 70 to 75°F, and the growing plants are happiest between 70 and 78°F. Allow 85 to 100 days from sowing to the first papery, thimble-sized heads in white, pink, and rosy red.

How to Sow and Plant

  • Seeds germinate in 14-21 days.
  • Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost and transplant out after all chance of frost has passed, or direct seed outdoors after last frost.
  • Ideal germination temperature is 70-75 F.

How to Grow

  • Plants prefer full sun.
  • Plants are considered quite heat and drought tolerant.
  • Plants prefer well-drained soil.
  • Space plants 6-8 inches apart.

PESTS/SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

  • A generally pest-free plant.
  • Plants will suffer from oedema if overwatered consistently.

How to Save Seeds

  • Pollinated by bees, butterflies and other insects.
  • Allow the flowerhead containing the seeds to mature completely and dry on the plant, then clip it off and place it in a container.
  • Working over the top of another clean, opened container, rub the flowerheads between the palms, breaking them apart.
  • The seeds can be separated from the chaff by first screening and then winnowing.
  • Store in a cool, dry, dark place over winter.

FAQ

Do Globosa Mixed seeds need to be presoaked before planting?

Presoak the seeds for 24 to 48 hours before sowing, then plant them ⅛ to ¼ inch deep in well-draining soil.

What colors will I get from Globosa Mixed?

The thimble-shaped, papery flower heads come in tones of white, pink, and rosy red, each about an inch across and produced in great numbers on plants that seldom exceed 2 feet tall.

Can I grow Globosa Mixed in containers?

Yes. The plants are well proportioned for containers and make an unusually long-lasting display there. Space plants 10 inches apart, give them full sun, and avoid consistent overwatering, which can cause oedema.

Customer reviews

4.6 / 5 26 Reviews

What gardeners are saying

  • Thrives in heat: Shrugs off brutal summer heat and drought.

  • Blooms until frost: Nonstop color from summer well into fall.

  • Cut and dried flowers: Sturdy stems last in bouquets and dry beautifully.

  • Pollinator magnet: Bees and butterflies work the blooms all season.

  • Heads up: Slow to start; wait for warm soil and be patient.

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