Gomphrena - Lavender Lady

50 Seeds

Also know as Common Globe Amaranth. 

Playful globe shaped flowers that add an interesting shape to your flower bed or cut flower bouquets.

Blooming from summer to fall, Gomphrena is easy going and drought tolerant. Dry the flowers for a long lasting bouquet or make tea with the flowers.

Height: 70cm (28") tall
Sun: Full Sun

Sow: soak seeds for 1 - 4 days before planting to speed up germination. Start seeds indoors (preferred) 6-8 weeks before last frost date or direct sow after soil temperatures warm in spring. Optimal soil temperature 21-24°C (70-75°F), so use heat mat for germination if possible. Pinch plants once they reach 6" to encourage branching out.

Germination: 7-14 days. To speed up germination, seeds can be soaked in warm water for 24-48 hrs before planting.