Globe amaranth – Gomphrena globosa
Packet of 150 seeds
Also called Gomphrena , Glory of Brazil , or Love-in-a-mist , the Globe Amaranth is a very floriferous annual plant resistant to drought. Native to the tropical regions of America, it is appreciated for its globular flowers, in bright shades (pink, purple, white), which retain their color even after drying.
Growing tips:
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Sowing: from March to May, under cover or outdoors after the last frosts.
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Seed depth: about 0.5 cm.
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Germination temperature: 20 to 24 °C.
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Germination time: 7 to 14 days.
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Exposure: full sun.
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Soil: light, well-drained, not too rich.
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Flowering: from July until the first frosts.
Features:
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Perennial or annual: annual under our climates (perennial in tropical zones).
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Stratification: not necessary .
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Height: about 30 to 60 cm.
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Port: bushy.
Uses:
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Perfect in flower beds , borders , pots and dry gardens .
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Excellent flower for cut or to drying : it keeps its color for several years.
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Highly prized for dried bouquets or the natural flower crowns .
Garden associations:
Goes well with cosmos, zinnias, rudbeckias, sunflowers, and sages. It attracts pollinators (bees, butterflies) while being little sensitive to diseases.
Symbolism:
Amaranth has been since Antiquity a symbol of immortality and eternal love. Its persistent flowering evokes the constancy of feelings and resilience.
Commitment to quality:
At SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we are committed to providing you with the highest quality reproducible seeds. Our seeds are carefully selected, sorted, and packaged without any chemical treatment.
Sale reserved for amateur gardeners seeking quality and authenticity.
