Audray Mix Gomphrena is a reliable, open-pollinated globe amaranth bred for tall, uniform plants and sturdy stems, reaching 18 to 28 inches tall. This cultivar thrives as both a cut flower and bedding plant, delivering weeks of color from densely packed, papery flower heads in a mix of hues. Starting from seed indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last frost, plants reach harvestable size in 95 to 110 days, rewarding patient gardeners with abundant blooms through summer and fall.
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Moderate
10-11
28in H x ?in W
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Audray Mix stands out for its consistently tall, upright habit and long, sturdy stems that make it a natural choice for cutting. The flowers hold their color beautifully whether fresh in a vase or dried for lasting arrangements, maintaining their papery texture and vibrant tones long after the garden fades. Seed catalogs prize this series specifically for uniform growth and dependable stem quality, making it reliable for both home gardeners and those planning larger plantings.
Audray Mix excels as a cut flower, with stems that hold up beautifully in fresh arrangements and dry exceptionally well for long-lasting displays. It also performs as a garden bedding plant, where its height and bushy form create focal points in borders and cottage-style plantings.
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Sow seeds into 72-cell flats or standard seedling containers 6 to 8 weeks before your last spring frost. Cover seeds lightly with 1/8 inch of growing media, as light aids germination. Keep soil warm and consistently moist until seedlings emerge.
Harden off seedlings gradually over 7 to 10 days by exposing them to increasing periods of outdoor conditions. Transplant after all danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Space plants 6 inches apart.
For fresh cut flowers, harvest when the blooms are in color but before they open fully, which extends the vase life of fresh arrangements. For dried flowers, wait until the flower heads are completely open and papery to the touch, then cut the stems and hang them upside down in a warm, dry location until fully desiccated. This ensures the best color retention and texture for long-lasting dried arrangements.
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