Gomphrena pulchella (Globe Amaranth)
Color Name: Truffula Pink
Truffula Pink Gomphrena is a great cut flower, but it's also so much more. The dainty flowers are held on graceful, arching stems above narrow leaves. The blossoms are tufted, hot pink orbs with the bracts tipped in tangerine. Thriving in hot weather and dry soil, this variety is easy to grow in sunny beds and containers.
Growing Tips: This tough and durable plants is easy to care for. This is a large plant, be sure to allow sufficient elbow room for it to grow. It does not need to be deadheaded, in fact, as the flowers age they continue to have great presence on the plant. This plant is well branched and will tend to keep mounding up on itself. if you do happen to see it split, it will quickly branch and fill in any open spaces. This is a great plant for that spot where the hose just doesn't reach.
Truffula Pink Gomphrena is a great cut flower, but it's also so much more. The dainty flowers are held on graceful, arching stems above narrow leaves. The blossoms are tufted, hot pink orbs with the bracts tipped in tangerine. Thriving in hot weather and dry soil, this variety is easy to grow in sunny beds and containers.
Growing Tips: This tough and durable plants is easy to care for. This is a large plant, be sure to allow sufficient elbow room for it to grow. It does not need to be deadheaded, in fact, as the flowers age they continue to have great presence on the plant. This plant is well branched and will tend to keep mounding up on itself. if you do happen to see it split, it will quickly branch and fill in any open spaces. This is a great plant for that spot where the hose just doesn't reach.
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Flower Color: Pink Shades Foliage Color: Green Shades
Height: 22 to 28 Inches Spread: 22 to 28 Inches Hardy in Zone: 10 |
Blooms: Spring to Fall
Foliage Season: All season |
Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Moisture Needs
Moderate
Growth Rate |
Medium
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Characteristics |
• Specimen Plant • Mass Planting • Landscapes • Easy to Grow • Drought Tolerant • Cut Flower or Foilage • Combination / Monoculture Planters • Border |
Attracts
Butterflies
