Audray Pink Gomphrena is a compact, lavender-pink flowering cultivar of Gomphrena globosa that reaches 18 to 28 inches tall and thrives in warm gardens across hardiness zones 10 and 11. This open-pollinated variety takes 95 to 110 days from sowing to flower, producing elegant blooms perfectly suited for cutting and arranging. Sow seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last frost date, transplant after danger has passed, and you'll have continuous color for bouquets and garden displays throughout the season.
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Moderate
10-11
28in H x ?in W
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High
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The soft lavender-pink flowers of Audray Pink stand out as particularly excellent for cutting, lasting well in arrangements when harvested at the right stage. The compact growth habit keeps plants tidy in beds or containers without requiring excessive pruning, while the moderate water needs make it surprisingly efficient for gardens in warm climates. Timing is key with this variety: pick flowers before they fully open for fresh arrangements, or wait until they're completely open if you plan to dry them for long-lasting bouquets.
Audray Pink Gomphrena excels as a cut flower for fresh arrangements, where its lavender-pink blooms add soft color and texture to bouquets. It also performs well as a bedding plant, creating reliable color in warm-season gardens. The flowers dry beautifully, making them valuable for dried arrangements and long-term storage.
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Sow seeds into 72-cell flats or your preferred seedling container 6 to 8 weeks before your last frost date. Cover seeds lightly with 1/8 inch of growing media. Maintain soil temperature between 70 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit for germination. Harden off seedlings gradually before transplanting outside.
Transplant seedlings outside only after danger of frost has completely passed and soil has warmed. Space plants 6 inches apart. Handle seedlings gently and ensure they are fully hardened off before planting.
Direct seeding is not recommended for this variety; use the indoor sowing method instead.
For fresh cut flowers, harvest blooms when they are in color but before fully opening; this stage ensures longer vase life. For dried arrangements, wait until flowers are completely open before cutting. Harvest in the morning when stems are turgid for the longest-lasting cuts.
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