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Gerald L. Klingaman
Amaranthaceae
GOMPHRENA globosa
Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena
Distinctive, round, brightly colored flowers cover this popular warm season annual in the heat of summer. Globe amaranth is an attractive, bushy bedding plant that is native to the southern regions of Central America. Its papery everlasting flowers dry and hold their color well, so they are especially popular for crafting and flower arrangements.
Globe amaranth forms neat clumps and has simple, slightly fuzzy green leaves of medium green. From summer to fall, its stiff, upright branches hold small, round, clover-like heads of papery bracts (petal-like leaves) that subtend tiny yellow flowers. The flower heads come in shades of pink, fuchsia, purple or white, depending on the cultivar. They attract butterflies and are long-lasting. Deadheading is only necessary when the blooms turn brown. Full sun and summer warmth are essential for this effortless ornamental. It grows best in perfectly drained garden soil and will withstand some drought once established. It has few to no pest and disease problems but will develop root or stem rot if planted in poorly-drained soil. Enjoy this long-blooming annual in containers or sunny mixed borders. Taller, long-stemmed selections are best for fresh cut or dried flowers and compact cultivars, like those in the Buddy Series, are ideal for smaller garden spaces.
12 - 1
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Annual
Full Sun
12"-24" / 30.5cm - 61.0cm
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Central America
Neutral
Well Drained
Loam, Sand
Fast
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Clump-Forming
Spring, Summer, Fall
Showy
White, Purple, Pink, Magenta
Green
No
Single
Yes
Medium
Matte
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border
Butterflies
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