QIS Pink Globe Amaranth is a heat-loving annual flower that produces distinctive spherical blooms in shades of pink, rising 24 to 30 inches tall over 84 to 112 days from seed to flower. Hardy in zones 10 through 11, this cultivar of Gomphrena globosa thrives in full sun and drought conditions, making it reliable even when water is scarce. Its long summer-to-fall bloom period, stretching from June through November, combined with its appeal to pollinators, brings continuous color and life to gardens when many other flowers are fading.
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10-11
30in H x 18in W
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Pink globe amaranth produces papery, button-like flower heads that seem almost artificial in their perfect spherical form, yet they bloom prolifically once plants establish. The flowers persist throughout the hottest months when tender annuals wilt, and they attract pollinators while tolerating drought and poor soil with equal grace. Its compact, bushy growth and long vase life make it as valuable in bouquets as it is in the garden.
QIS Pink Globe Amaranth is grown primarily as an ornamental flower. Its spherical pink blooms appear on sturdy stems and hold their color and form exceptionally well, both in the garden and when dried for arrangements. The flowers are long-lasting and retain their papery texture when dried, making them valuable for dried flower work and winter bouquets.
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Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last spring frost. Soak seeds in hot water for 4 hours to speed germination, then sow in sterile seed-starting mix at a depth of 1/4 inch. Keep soil at 70 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit, and seedlings will emerge in 14 to 21 days.
Transplant seedlings outdoors after your last frost date when soil has warmed. Harden off young plants by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions over several days before planting in their final positions.
Direct sow seeds outdoors after the last frost in your region, planting at a depth of 1/4 inch.
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