Strawberry Fields Globe Amaranth is a heirloom cultivar of Gomphrena haageana that brings vibrant, jewel-toned blooms to summer and fall gardens. This compact beauty reaches just 18-24 inches tall and produces distinctive rounded flower heads from June through November, attracting pollinators throughout the season. It thrives in full sun with minimal water once established, making it an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a low-maintenance annual that blooms reliably for 84-112 days from seed to flower.
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The rounded, globe-shaped flowers in rich strawberry tones emerge steadily from midsummer through the first frost, creating a long season of color without deadheading. This heirloom variety handles drought with ease once rooted, yet still attracts butterflies and bees consistently. At just 12 inches wide and spacing 10 inches apart, it fits neatly into containers, borders, or mixed beds without demanding much space or attention.
Strawberry Fields Globe Amaranth is primarily grown as an ornamental flower for beds, borders, and containers. The long-lasting blooms also dry beautifully for cut arrangements and dried flower work, extending their usefulness well beyond the growing season.
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Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before your last frost date. Soak seeds in hot water for 4 hours to speed germination, then sow in sterile germinating mix at a depth of 1/4 inch. Keep the soil at 70-75°F and expect sprouts in 14-21 days.
Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last frost date when soil has warmed. Harden off plants gradually before moving them to their final location in full sun.
Direct sow outdoors after the last frost date, placing seeds at a depth of 1/4 inch.
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