Gomphrena globosa (Purple Globe Amaranth) | 100 to 2,000 Fresh Seeds | £3.99 - £39.99

Fresh Seeds of Gomphrena globosa (Purple Globe Amaranth) with full instructions for germination.

A charming annual from Central and South America typically growing to 1-2 ft in height.

Bracted, bright magenta flowerheads shaped like pom-poms are produced continuously from summer to autumn.

Great as a cut flower within floristry, since the flowerheads will last several weeks and can easily be dried after this.

Highly attractive to butterflies and other pollinators.

Please note: full germination instructions are printed on each pack.

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Genus: Gomphrena

Species: globosa

Synonyms:

Amaranthoides globosa
Gomphrena eriopoda 
Gomphrena rubra 
Gomphrena tumida 
Xeraea globosa

Common names:

Bachelor's Button
Devil's Clover
Globe Flower
Purple Globe Amaranth
Red Globe Everlasting

Other names (non-English):

Alumbra a Las Once (Spanish)
Amaranto Globoso (Spanish)
Botam Phul - বোতাম ফুল (Bengali)
Dondiego Morado (Spanish)
Makhmali - मखमली फूल (Nepali)
Manto de Cristo (Spanish)
Perpétua Roxa (Portuguese)
Perpetuas (Spanish)
Qiān Rì Hóng - 千日红 (Chinese)
Siempreviva (Spanish)
Vadamalli - வாடா மல்லி (Tamil)

Plant type: Annual

Eventual height: 1-2 ft

Flowering time: Summer to early Autumn

Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade (prefers full sun)

Soil: Moist, fertile and well-drained

Propagation methods: From seeds and divisions

Gomphrena globosa 🌱 Sow seeds 5mm deep within propagation compost. Keep compost evenly moist at all times at 21-24°C (70-75°F). A heated propagator is ideal. Non-heated propagators can be placed within direct sunlight in a warm room to trap in heat and humidity. Once seedlings reach 3 cm in diameter, pot in to 3-inch pots. Approx. germination time: from 20-80 days onwards.

Caution: Not for consumption. Choking hazard. Keep away from children & pets. Handle with care.

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