{"product_id":"150-graines-damarantine-globuleuse-gomphrena-globosa","title":"150 Globe Amaranth Seeds (Gomphrena Globosa)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGomphrena globosa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlobe amaranth, gomphrena, Brazilian glory, love-lies-bleeding, globe everlasting: its small, colorful pom-poms have a remarkable property—they retain their color intact for years after drying, without fading or wilting. They are not actually true petals, but dry, papery bracts, which explains their longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColorful pom-poms:\u003c\/strong\u003e spherical pink, purple, or white flower heads from July until the first frosts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought-resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e once established, it tolerates heat and a lack of water very well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 to 60 cm tall, bushy and well-branched.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, essential for dense flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, well-drained, and not too rich. In overly fertile soil, it produces foliage at the expense of flowers. It is especially sensitive to stagnant moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e no stratification required. Sow from March to May, under cover or directly in the ground after the last frosts, at a depth of about 0.5 cm, at 20-24 °C. Germination in 7 to 14 days. See \u003ca href=\"\/ko-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater moderately; it prefers drought to excess water. Pinch out young stems to encourage branching and produce more flower heads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor drying, cut the stems when the pom-poms are fully formed and colored, before they begin to produce seeds, then hang them upside down in a dark, well-ventilated place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial combinations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt pairs well with \u003ca href=\"\/ko-intl\/products\/100-graines-de-cosmos-blanc-rose-et-rouge-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecosmos\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/ko-intl\/products\/150-graines-de-rose-mystique-zinnia-fleurs-semences-paysannes\"\u003ezinnia\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/ko-intl\/products\/300-graines-de-rudbeckia-gloriosa-daisy-semences-paysannes\"\u003erudbeckia\u003c\/a\u003e in a summer border. See our \u003ca href=\"\/ko-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-resistantes-secheresse-graines\"\u003edrought-resistant plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts pom-poms are visited by bees and especially butterflies throughout its long summer flowering period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLittle affected by disease, it requires no treatment, benefiting all the wildlife in the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeds, borders, pots, and dry gardens. Above all, it is one of the best flowers for drying: dried bouquets and floral wreaths retain their colors for years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmaranth has been a symbol of immortality and eternal love since antiquity—its Greek name literally means “that which does not fade.” Its lasting bloom evokes constancy of feeling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet a few pom-poms fully ripen on the plant until they begin to crumble, then rub them over a container: the small seeds will separate from the bracts. See \u003ca href=\"\/ko-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our conviction: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSales reserved for amateur gardeners seeking quality and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51653924094285,"sku":"3760335363153","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/amarantine-globuleuse-fond-blanc-semisauvage-permaculture-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1751965031","url":"https:\/\/semisauvage.com\/ko-intl\/products\/150-graines-damarantine-globuleuse-gomphrena-globosa","provider":"SemiSauvage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}