QIS Fiery Sunrise Blend Gomphrena brings the warm energy of its name to gardens in zones 9-11, delivering vibrant, long-blooming flowers that rise 24 to 26 inches tall on sturdy stems. This tender annual thrives in full sun and rewards gardeners with continuous color from summer through fall, making it a showstopper in borders and cutting gardens. Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last frost date, or direct sow after frost danger passes, and watch this heat-lover transform into a reliable bloomer in well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5.
Full Sun
Moderate
9-11
26in H x ?in W
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The Fiery Sunrise Blend combines intense color with the long-blooming reliability that gomphrehas are known for, thriving where other flowers wilt in heat and drought. At 24 to 26 inches, it reaches a substantial height while remaining manageable in most garden spaces, creating bold focal points without sprawling or becoming floppy. This cultivar handles the demands of hot, sunny sites with ease, requiring minimal fussing once established and delivering weeks of harvestable blooms for fresh or dried arrangements.
This gomphrena shines as a cut flower, with stems strong enough to carry the distinctive flower heads without drooping in the vase. The dried flowers retain their vivid color exceptionally well, making them ideal for preserving in everlasting arrangements long after the growing season ends. Gardeners also use it in mixed borders for continuous color, in containers where its upright habit prevents crowding, and in pollinator gardens where its nectar attracts butterflies and other beneficial insects.
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Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date, sowing at a depth of 1/4 inch and maintaining soil temperatures between 70 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit for reliable germination.
Transplant seedlings outdoors after your average last frost date when soil has warmed and all danger of frost has passed. Harden off plants gradually by exposing them to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days before planting in the garden.
Direct sow outdoors 2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date, planting seeds at 1/4 inch depth in warm, well-prepared soil.
Cut stems for fresh arrangements when the flower heads are fully colored and firm but before they begin to fade. For drying, harvest when flowers are at their peak color intensity, cutting stems in the early morning after dew has dried. Hang bundles upside down in a warm, dry, well-ventilated space away from direct sunlight to preserve the vivid hues that make this variety special.
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