Trio of Snow White Gomphrena blooms on a white background.
Salmon Pastel Gomphrena flowers bloom profusely in the Baker Creek gardens.
Detailed Close-up of Snow White Gomphrena blooms.
A posy of Snow White Gomphrena reclines on a wooden background.
Trio of Snow White Gomphrena blooms on a white background.
Salmon Pastel Gomphrena flowers bloom profusely in the Baker Creek gardens.
Detailed Close-up of Snow White Gomphrena blooms.
A posy of Snow White Gomphrena reclines on a wooden background.

Gomphrena Seeds,
Snow White

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Description

These dazzling white globes may look dainty, but don’t let them fool you — this is one of the longest lasting and most rugged flowers around! These 2- to 3-foot-tall plants create a blizzard of snow white across beds, borders, landscapes, and the cutting garden. This everlasting bloom is tidy and uniform, perfect for fine floral arrangements and weddings.

Growing Tips: Sow seeds 1/8 to 1/4 inch 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 globosa
Life Cycle
Annual
Sun Requirement
8–12 hr.
Days to Germinate
5–14
Days to Maturity
85
Planting Depth
⅛–¼ in.
Plant Spacing
10 in.
Ideal Temperature
70–78°F
Frost Hardy
No

When to Grow

Snow White takes 85 days from sowing to maturity, so count back from the week you want white globes in the vase. Start seed indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last frost date and transplant outdoors after all chance of frost has passed, or direct sow once the last frost is past; these plants are not frost hardy. Germination takes 5 to 14 days at an ideal germination temperature of 70 to 75°F, with 70 to 78°F the ideal range for the growing plants. At 2 to 3 feet tall it is one of the taller gomphrenas, so place it where it will not shade shorter bedding.

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 large do Snow White plants get and how should I space them?

They grow 2 to 3 feet tall. Space plants 10 inches apart and sow seeds 1/8 to 1/4 inch deep after presoaking them for 24 to 48 hours.

How much sun does Snow White need?

Give it 8 to 12 hours of sun a day. Gomphrena also prefers well-drained soil and is quite heat and drought tolerant, though consistent overwatering can cause oedema.

Why is Snow White recommended for weddings and floral work?

The dazzling white globes are everlasting, tidy, and uniform, and this is one of the longest lasting and most rugged flowers around. It is perfect for fine floral arrangements and weddings, and it also creates a blizzard of snow white across beds, borders, landscapes, and the cutting garden.

Customer reviews

4.8 / 5 4 Reviews

What gardeners are saying

  • Easy to start: Germinates easily, especially after a day-long soak.

  • Loaded with blooms: Bushy, sturdy plants loaded with white blooms.

  • Good dried flower: Dries well, though petals can shed.

  • Slow at first: Seedlings grow slowly, then take off once transplanted.

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