Globe Amaranth ‘Strawberry Fields’ Seeds (Naturally Grown)
$3.50
In stock
SKU
GH1467
This stunner is a carefree, long-blooming cultivar that is a must in the cut-flower garden!
This stunner is a carefree, long-blooming cultivar that is a must in the cut-flower garden! Strawberry Fields produces an abundance of gorgeous flowers on tall branching plants. Expect flowers from summer to fall. To dry, simply cut the stem at the desired height, trim off any foliage, and hang upside-down in a well-ventilated, dry, somewhat cool location. Resistant to heat and drought.
| Botanical Name | Gomphrena haageana |
|---|---|
| Seeds Per Pack | 50 |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 6 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 20 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/16 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 9-12 in. (22-30 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | N/A |
| Bloom Color | Red |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring/Early Summer, Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Summer |
| Other Details | Flowers are good for cutting, Flowers are good for drying and preserving, This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds, Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |
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