QIS Orange Globe Amaranth is a cheerful, long-blooming flower that brings vibrant orange spherical blooms to gardens from summer through fall. This cultivar of Gomphrena haageana thrives in hot, dry conditions across zones 2-11, reaching 18-24 inches tall with a compact 12-inch spread. From seed to first bloom takes 84-112 days, rewarding patient gardeners with clusters of globe-shaped flowers that attract pollinators and stay vibrant through the cooler months.
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2-11
24in H x 12in W
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Orange blooms form perfect spheres roughly the size of large marbles, persisting from early summer into late fall across most of North America. The plant's exceptional drought tolerance means it actually thrives on neglect once established, making it one of the easiest flowers to grow in challenging, dry spots. Unlike many annuals that peter out by August, QIS keeps flowering prolifically through autumn, delivering color when other gardens fade.
QIS Orange Globe Amaranth is grown as an ornamental flower, prized for cut arrangements and dried flower work. The globular orange blooms hold their shape and color exceptionally well when dried, making them popular for long-lasting floral displays. In the garden, they serve as focal points in borders and containers, where their neat, compact habit and extended bloom season provide reliable late-season color.
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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 soil temperature at 70-75°F. Seeds will sprout in 14-21 days.
Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last spring frost once soil has warmed. Harden off plants gradually before planting. Space transplants 10 inches apart.
Direct sow seeds outdoors after the last frost date at a depth of 1/4 inch.
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