Strawberry Fields Gomphrena tied bouquet close up on wooden background
Strawberry Fields Gomphrena tied bouquet close up.
Strawberry Fields Gomphrena bouquet close up on wooden background
Strawberry Fields Gomphrena in ceramic berry container.
Strawberry Fields Gomphrena tied bouquet close up on wooden background
Strawberry Fields Gomphrena tied bouquet close up.
Strawberry Fields Gomphrena bouquet close up on wooden background
Strawberry Fields Gomphrena in ceramic berry container.

Gomphrena Seeds,
Strawberry Fields

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Description

A favorite cutting flower, Strawberry Fields produces profusions of vivid, lipstick-red blooms on sturdy 18 inch-long stems. Stunning when planted en masse and a phenomenal bedding flower. It produces long-season color that does not tire. Remember to add these sensational scarlet poms to your everlasting bouquets!

Growing Tips: Sow seeds 1/8" to 1/4" deep, indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow after. Presoak seeds for 24-48 hours. Prefers well-draining soil.

Plant Details

Botanical Name
Gomphrena haageana
Sun Requirement
Full sun
Days to Germinate
5–14
Planting Depth
⅛–¼ in.
Plant Spacing
10 in.
Ideal Temperature
70–78°F
Frost Hardy
No

When to Grow

Strawberry Fields is the Gomphrena haageana of the group, and like its globosa cousins it has no frost tolerance at all. Sow indoors 6 to 8 weeks ahead of your last frost date and move the plants out once all danger of frost has passed; where you would rather skip transplanting, direct sow outdoors after that date. Germination runs 5 to 14 days at an ideal germination temperature of 70 to 75°F, and the plants hit their stride at 70 to 78°F. Since the 18-inch cutting stems are the whole point of this variety, give the planting an open, sunny spot where they can run up straight.

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

How long are the stems for cutting?

Strawberry Fields produces its vivid, lipstick-red blooms on sturdy 18-inch stems, which is what makes it such a favorite cutting flower, fresh or dried in everlasting bouquets.

Should I soak Strawberry Fields seeds first?

Yes, presoak the seeds for 24 to 48 hours, then sow them 1/8 to 1/4 inch deep in well-draining soil, spacing plants 10 inches apart.

Will Strawberry Fields take summer heat?

Gomphrena is considered quite heat and drought tolerant and prefers full sun, and Strawberry Fields produces long-season color that does not tire.

Customer reviews

4.8 / 5 23 Reviews

What gardeners are saying

  • Strawberry-red blooms: Vivid red heads that look just like the photo.

  • Blooms until hard frost: Flowers from midsummer right through several frosts.

  • Heat and drought proof: The hotter it gets, the more it blooms; shrugs off dry spells.

  • Great cut and dried: Long vase life and keeps its color when dried.

  • Growing tips: Tall and leggy, can flop over; pinch young for bushier plants.

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