Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth) 'Rose'
One of the very best flowers for drying! And this is one of the prettiest colours, this rose gomphrena are the sweetest pom-poms of joy, both fresh and dried. These blooms hold their shapes and colours practically forever. They’re very easy to grow and productive with each plant giving many, many stems- harvest and more will grow and ripen.
Best cut when all flowers are open for drying. But we love to use this fresh in arrangements too. It acts as a brilliant filler, bringing an element of playfulness. love these for market bouquets too.
They have a naturally impressive vase-life.
One of the very best flowers for drying! And this is one of the prettiest colours, this rose gomphrena are the sweetest pom-poms of joy, both fresh and dried. These blooms hold their shapes and colours practically forever. They’re very easy to grow and productive with each plant giving many, many stems- harvest and more will grow and ripen.
Best cut when all flowers are open for drying. But we love to use this fresh in arrangements too. It acts as a brilliant filler, bringing an element of playfulness. love these for market bouquets too.
They have a naturally impressive vase-life.
One of the very best flowers for drying! And this is one of the prettiest colours, this rose gomphrena are the sweetest pom-poms of joy, both fresh and dried. These blooms hold their shapes and colours practically forever. They’re very easy to grow and productive with each plant giving many, many stems- harvest and more will grow and ripen.
Best cut when all flowers are open for drying. But we love to use this fresh in arrangements too. It acts as a brilliant filler, bringing an element of playfulness. love these for market bouquets too.
They have a naturally impressive vase-life.
Sow under cover in spring and plant out after the last frost.
Requires warmth for germination so place on a heat mat or sunny windowsill. Move off the heat once germination appears and place in full light.
Plant Type: Half Hardy Annual
Aspect: Full Sun
Spacing: 9 inches apart
Days to Maturity: 85-100 approx
Height: 2ft
Approximately 45 seeds per packet
