Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth) 'Rose'

£3.70

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

Have you tried growing this?