Description
Globe amaranths (Gomphrena) are more than just pretty annuals in the garden. Sure, their ball-shaped blooms are colorful and distinctive, making an interesting contrast to many other flower forms. The blooms also have relatively long, strong stems that are great for cutting: enjoy them in fresh arrangements or dry them for crafts. A new thing I learned just recently is that you can make a colorful, lightly flavored infusion by pouring hot water over the dried blooms and letting them steep for several minutes.
A couple years ago, I planted some mixed seeds of Gomphrena globosa, and among the expected purples, soft pink, and white was a plant with distinctly different, bright pink blooms. I saved seeds from that plant, and they all produced that same color. Since I haven’t yet discovered any other strain that flowers in this shade, I decided to name it ‘Hayefield Hot Pink’. The bushy plants reach about 2 feet tall and bloom for months, from early summer to early or mid fall. Full sun for best flowering. Annual.
Collected starting in August and September 2023. At least 15 seeds. Shipping to US addresses only.
Please read the germination information as well before ordering.
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