QIS Orange Gomphrena is a compact, open-pollinated flower bred specifically for cut flower excellence. This cultivar of Gomphrena haageana produces vibrant orange blooms on plants that reach 18 to 28 inches tall, flowering within 85 to 100 days from seed. Hardy in zones 10 and 11, it thrives as either a bedding plant or premium cut flower, bringing long-lasting color to arrangements and garden borders alike.
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Moderate
10-11
28in H x ?in W
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High
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Johnny's Selected Seeds identifies this as the best orange gomphrena for cut flowers, a designation earned through its reliable performance and extended vase life. The compact growth habit means you get maximum bloom production without sprawling plants, while the open-pollinated genetics let you save seed year after year. Harvest flowers when they're in color but still firm, and they'll dry beautifully for arrangements that last for months.
QIS Orange Gomphrena shines as a cut flower for fresh and dried arrangements. Harvest blooms when they're in color but before they fully open for fresh bouquets with remarkable longevity in the vase. For dried arrangements that hold their vibrant orange hue indefinitely, let flowers fully open on the plant before cutting and hanging to dry.
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Sow seeds 6 to 8 weeks before your last spring frost date into 72-cell flats or preferred seedling containers. Cover seeds lightly with 1/8 inch of growing media, keeping the soil warm at 70 to 85°F for reliable germination. Harden off transplants gradually before moving them outside.
Transplant seedlings outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Space plants 6 inches apart in their final location. Gomphrena performs best when given time to establish before intense heat arrives.
For fresh cut flowers, harvest when blooms are in full color but before they open completely; they'll continue to develop in the vase and hold their form for an extended period. For dried flowers, wait until blooms are fully open on the plant, then cut stems and hang them upside down in a warm, dry location to dry thoroughly. The compact plant habit means you can make multiple harvests without depleting the plant's appearance.
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