Gomphrena globosa 'Fireworks'

Globe Amaranth

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Common Name:

Globe Amaranth

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

10°C

Maximum height:

120 cm

Maximum width:

60 cm

Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena globosa 'Fireworks') - Description

Unlike any Globe Amaranth ever seen! This completely unique species is hands-down the best garden plant that we have seen in years of evaluating plants. It quickly grows to form a full, dense, landscape specimen, eventually reaching up to 3-4' tall and 1-2' wide. Tons of strong, tall stems are topped with exploding bursts (hence the cultivar name 'Fireworks') of full, large 1" blooms in hot pink tipped with bright yellow. A showstopper in the garden and conversation piece when cut for a mixed bouquet.

Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena globosa 'Fireworks') - Blooming

Cut flowers last long and dried flowers retain their color extremely well.

Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena globosa 'Fireworks') - Growth

They need long warm summers, and are very heat tolerant. To promote bushiness, pinch young plants.

Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena globosa 'Fireworks') - Planting

Sow directly into the ground after the last frost, but make sure to use superfluous amounts of seed as they have a low germination rate. If planting sprouts, space 12" apart.

Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena globosa 'Fireworks') - Pest

Occasionally gray mold and fungal leaf spots cause problems.

Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena globosa 'Fireworks') - Interesting facts

Gomphrena are native to Australia and tropical regions of Central and South America. Species are found in range of habitats, such as dry and humid sites.

Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena globosa 'Fireworks') - Soil and irrigation

Grow in humusy soil. Water well in hot weather, but they are drought tolerant, and prefer slightly dry soil.