Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth) SUMMER

Gomphrena, commonly known as Globe Amaranth, is a colourful and heat-tolerant annual valued for its rounded, clover-like flower heads and exceptionally long-lasting blooms.

The papery flowers retain much of their shape and colour after drying, making Gomphrena especially popular for dried arrangements in addition to beds, borders and containers.

Key Features

• Botanical name: Gomphrena globosa

• Common name: Globe Amaranth

• Round globe-shaped flower heads

• Bright, long-lasting blooms

• Papery flower texture

• Bushy upright growth habit

• Excellent heat tolerance

• Long summer flowering period

• Excellent for flower beds and borders

• Suitable for pots and grow bags

• Excellent for mass planting

• Suitable for fresh cut flowers

• Excellent for dried flower arrangements

• Full sun

• Easy to grow from seed

• SUMMER flowering annual

Recommended Grow Bags

G-11 Grow Bag – 11 × 10 inch

Suitable for growing one healthy Gomphrena plant or a small compact grouping.

G-12 Grow Bag – 12 × 12 inch

Recommended for a fuller group of Globe Amaranth plants.

G-24 Grow Bag – 24 × 12 inch

Excellent for growing several plants together for a broad and colourful summer display.

Recommended Soil / Potting Mix

Use:

60% Bhalu Mitti / Sandy Soil + 30% GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost + 10% Cocopeat

The growing medium should be:

Loose, moderately fertile and well-draining.

Gomphrena tolerates relatively lean soils once established and generally does not require excessively rich growing media.

Avoid:

• Heavy compact soil

• Poor drainage

• Continuous waterlogging

Growing Instructions from Seeds

Gomphrena seeds can be:

Direct sown or started in seedling trays.

For improved germination, seeds may be:

Soaked in water for approximately 12–24 hours before sowing.

Sow approximately:

0.5–1 cm deep

and cover lightly with fine growing medium.

Keep the growing medium:

Lightly and consistently moist until germination.

Once seedlings are established and large enough to handle, transplant carefully into their final pots, grow bags or flower beds.

Germination

Seeds generally germinate within:

7–14 days

under suitable warm conditions.

For successful germination:

• Use fresh seeds

• Maintain warm temperatures

• Keep the growing medium lightly moist

• Avoid deep sowing

• Maintain good drainage

• Provide bright light after emergence

Plant Spacing

Maintain approximately:

20–30 cm / 8–12 inches between plants

to encourage healthy bushy growth, good airflow and abundant flowering.

For mass planting, plants may be spaced slightly closer for a denser flowering effect.

Sunlight

Provide:

Full sun

For compact growth and abundant flowering:

6+ hours of direct sunlight daily

is recommended.

Gomphrena performs especially well in bright, sunny and warm garden locations.

Watering

Water regularly while seedlings are becoming established.

After establishment:

Water when the upper soil layer begins to dry.

Gomphrena becomes reasonably drought tolerant once established, but regular moderate watering supports stronger flowering.

Avoid continuous waterlogging.

Feeding

At planting time, mix a moderate quantity of:

GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost

into the growing medium.

Gomphrena generally does not require heavy feeding.

Avoid excessive nitrogen fertilizer, as overly rich feeding may encourage foliage growth instead of abundant flowering.

Cut & Dried Flowers

Gomphrena is especially suitable for dried flower arrangements.

For drying:

Harvest flower stems when blooms are fully coloured but still firm.

Tie small bunches together and hang them upside down in a dry, shaded and well-ventilated location.

The papery flower heads retain their shape and colour remarkably well after drying.

Related Products

• G-11 Grow Bag – 11 × 10 inch

• G-12 Grow Bag – 12 × 12 inch

• G-24 Grow Bag – 24 × 12 inch

• GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost

• Summer Flower Seeds

• Growing Guide Videos – Gardening with Javed Iqbal