50+ Gomphrena All Colour Blend Flower Seeds- GOMPHRENA GLOBOSA- Excellent cut Globe Amaranth Annual Flower-B147
Gomphrena globosa, commonly known as globe amaranth, makhmali, and vadamalli, is an edible plant from the family Amaranthaceae. The round-shaped flower inflorescences are a visually dominant feature and cultivars have been propagated to exhibit shades of magenta, purple, red, orange, white, pink, and lilac. Family: Amaranthaceae Scientific name: Gomphrena globosa Higher classification: Gomphrena Rank: Species Order: Caryophyllales Globe amaranth, a.k.a. Gomphrena globosa, is a tropical annual in the Amaranthaceae family that originates in Central and South America, where its classic magenta blossoms dot the landscape. Resembling clover flowers, the bright flowerheads are not comprised of petals, but tube-like bracts that hold tiny white or yellow flowers, visible at close range. Able to withstand poor soil and drought conditions, globe amaranth blooms all summer and into the fall, dying off only with the first frost. And, thanks to cross breeding, it is now available in shades of pink, purple, red, orange, and white. I tend to be a fan of perennials, but this is one annual that earns its keep in the garden! Did you know that globe amaranth is also used to make a caffeine-free herbal tea? As a tropical plant, G. globosa has a high tolerance for heat, and does best in warm, dry areas. If a climate is too cool or wet, the plant may be susceptible to leaf spot. Description: • Average moisture • Average, well-drained soil • Blooms summer to frost • Compact annual • Easy to grow from seed • Excellent fresh or dried bouquet flower • Full sun • Hairy foliage • Introduced • Long-lasting colors including original magenta, and cultivated shades of pink, purple, red, orange, and white • Tolerates heat and drought • True species may reach two feet in height • Cultivars may be dwarf or full size • Zones 2 to 11 How to grow: Growing globe amaranth is not difficult at all. Start seeds indoors six weeks before the last frost. They will germinate faster if you soak them in water prior to planting. If you wish to sow them outdoors, wait until the soil has warmed and there is no chance of frost. Choose a site in full sun with good drainage. Globe amaranth plants will grow in almost any soil type except alkaline. Globe amaranth performs best in garden soil, but you can also put them in containers. Space plants 12 to 18 inches apart and keep them moderately moist. Globe amaranth can tolerate periods of dryness, but they perform best with even moisture.
