Globe Amaranth ‘White’
Gomphrena globosa
Description
This special variety features snow-white blooms that look like clover blossoms. Plants are topped with multiple button-shaped flowers that are borne in sprays from wiry, branching stems. They thrive in the heat and can be dried easily for later use. These flowers are a great addition to bouquets and are wonderful for wedding work.
Details
Height: 24 to 30 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 85 to 100 days
Plant spacing: 9 in
Pinch: not necessary
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Start seed indoors in trays 4 to 6 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed.
Harvesting/Vase Life
Details
Description
This special variety features snow-white blooms that look like clover blossoms. Plants are topped with multiple button-shaped flowers that are borne in sprays from wiry, branching stems. They thrive in the heat and can be dried easily for later use. These flowers are a great addition to bouquets and are wonderful for wedding work.
Details
Height: 24 to 30 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 85 to 100 days
Plant spacing: 9 in
Pinch: not necessary
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Start seed indoors in trays 4 to 6 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed.
Harvesting/Vase Life
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