Name: Gomphrena globosa 'Hayefield Hot Pink' (Globe Amaranth) [15 Seeds]
SKU: 33140
Price: 4.25 USD
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Gomphrena globosa ‘Hayefield Hot Pink’ (Globe Amaranth) [15 Seeds]

$4.25

Germination Information: Sow the seeds indoors in early to mid spring and cover them with about 1/8″ of growing medium, then set them in a very warm place for germination. Some references suggest soaking the seeds for a day or two before sowing. You could try that if you’ve had trouble sprouting these seeds before, but I haven’t found it necessary. Last year, I sowed my seeds on March 28 with a heat mat, and they sprouted on April 6; your experience may vary. I do suggest sowing these seeds a bit more thickly than you otherwise might, as it’s tricky to tell which of the “flakes” contain viable seeds. I picked through them by hand to check when I cleaned them but also include extra seeds in the packet in case I missed some of the duds.

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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 mid July 2022. At least 15 seeds.

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