Seed no. 646T
Gomphrena globosa, Tall Mixed
Globe Amaranth
£2.35
In stock · approx. 225 seeds per packet
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Year at a glance
Sow
Flowers
Germination
Sow indoors 6-8 weeks prior to last expected frost. Surface sow onto moist, well-drained seed compost. Just cover seed with a sprinkling of soil. Ideal temp. 21-26⁰C. Germination takes 5-14 days approx. Transplant seedlings after 3 weeks into 8cm pots. Acclimatise and plant out after danger of frost has passed.
Growing
Prefers any well-drained soil in full sun. Requires little attention.
Cultivation
For cut flowers, cut when in flower but not fully open. For dried, everlasting flowers cut when fully open and hang upside down to dry.
| Genus | Gomphrena |
|---|---|
| Species | globosa |
| Family | Amaranthaceae |
| Common name | Globe Amaranth |
| Seed number | 646T |
| Hardiness | Half hardy |
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Position | Full sun |
| Soil type | Clay, Chalky, Sandy, Loam |
| Soil acidity | Alkaline, Neutral, Acid |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Height | 0.8m |
| Sow | Mar, Apr |
| Flowers | Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep |
| Seeds per packet | 225 |
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