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QIS Fiery Sunrise Blend Gomphrena Seeds

QIS Fiery Sunrise Blend Gomphrena Seeds

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~0.57 g (~25 seeds)
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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.

Days to Emerge: 7 – 14 days

Seed Depth: ¼"

Seed Spacing: 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.

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Total 5 star reviews: 19 Total 4 star reviews: 0 Total 3 star reviews: 1 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 5
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  • Janis N.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Nov 18, 2024
    5 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 stars
    Sep 19, 2024
    5 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 stars
    Aug 21, 2024
    5 Stars

    Growing strong again for the 2024 season. These are mixed with a Las Vegas Purple variety.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Expert
  • Julie W.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jul 8, 2024
    5 Stars

    planted in a tall pot on my porch - full sun. Beautiful tall flowers. hope to dry them

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • Traci M.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Sep 26, 2023
    5 Stars

    Every one of these sprouted. Stunning!