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Showy is an understatement when it comes to these bright globes of the summer garden. Not only do they sport bold colors, they add unique texture with their papery blooms. The more you cut, the more they bloom. This colorful blend becomes even more vibrant when pollinators discover it! Flowers last up to 2 weeks in the vase and are perfect for drying. Also known as globe amaranth, the tough plants don't flinch at hot, humid weather or even drought.
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Variety Info
Family: Amaranthaceae
Native: New Mexico, Texas, and Northern Mexico
Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 9-11; often grown as an annual
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Summer to frost
Plant Dimensions: 24"–26" tall
Variety Info: 1"–1½" rounded clusters of bracts in orange, red, and carmine. The actual flowers are yellow or white tucked between bracts and very tiny, visible only close up.
Attributes: Cut Flower, Drought Tolerant, Humidity Tolerant, Good for Containers, Heat Tolerant
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: 2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date.
Sprouts in: 7 – 14 days
Plant Seeds (Depth): ¼"
Space Seeds: A group of 3 seeds every 8"
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 8"
Growing Info
Harvesting: For longest vase life, harvest in the morning when flowers are about half open.
Special Care: Deadhead (cut spent blooms) for continuous flowering. To dry flowers, hang in a dark place or inside a paper bag for about 3 weeks until stiff. Be gentle with dried flowers as they are fragile and can shatter.
- Rachel C.Verified ReviewerRated 4 out of 5 starsJul 17, 2026Sleeper hit flower. Bad germination for me
My germination rates on these were very low, but I direct sowed in May. Next year I will try presoaking. They were blooming as fast as my zinnias were, 7 weeks. Absolutely lovely in the garden and cutting garden, as most blooms you have to cut immediately but not these, they need to season on the vine to stiffen. An absolute joy to grow, I will be doing many more varieties of Gomphrena for future years. Incredible productivity as well, I only have 3 plants and the stems are nonstop.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningJul 21, 2026Hey Rachel,
We're so happy to hear about your incredible experience with the QIS Fiery Sunrise Blend Gomphrena Seeds! It's awesome that you discovered what a sleeper hit these beauties really are! Your presoaking idea for next year sounds like a great plan to boost that germination! We totally get your excitement about trying more Gomphrena varieties - once you experience that nonstop productivity from just 3 plants, it's hard not to want more of that incredible cutting garden magic! There's nothing better than a flower that keeps on giving all season long! Thanks for sharing your Gomphrena growing success and all those fantastic growing tips with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Olga B.Verified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 starsSep 4, 2025Beautiful for bouquets
It took a while to bloom but I find these flowers to be such a beautiful addition to any bouquet.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningSep 4, 2025Hey Olga B.,
Oh my gosh, your photos of the QIS Fiery Sunrise Blend Gomphrena flowers are beautiful! We absolutely love hearing that these beautiful blooms have become such a wonderful addition to your bouquets! The vibrant colors in this Fiery Sunrise blend really do add such a special touch to any floral display. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Janis N.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsNov 18, 20245 Stars
I’m so happy I discovered this gomphrena. Still looking lovely in November, but during hot dry summer they were amazing. I ordered more seeds for next years flower beds.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Expert - Shelby W.Rated 5 out of 5 starsSep 19, 20245 Stars
These took a lot longer to sprout than I anticipated but once they did, they grew quickly and strongly. Took up way more space than I thought they would. LOVE how showy they are. The vase life on these has been incredible too. Can’t wait to grow more.
- Traci M.Rated 5 out of 5 starsAug 21, 20245 Stars
Growing strong again for the 2024 season. These are mixed with a Las Vegas Purple variety.
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