Gomphrena, Orange (Certified Organic Seeds)
$4.79
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Description: Native to tropical regions of America, this luminous annual captivates with its bright orange, spherical flower heads, reminiscent of tropical sunsets. Borne on upright, branching stems, it forms a compact and dynamic plant that brings warmth, structure, and contrast to flowerbeds, borders, or container plantings.
Its long and continuous flowering period, from summer until the first frosts, attracts numerous pollinators , particularly bees and butterflies. Highly heat-resistant and undemanding, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. It sometimes self-seeds when conditions are favourable.
Certified Organic/ Open Pollinated/ Non-GMO
Pack Size: ~ 50 seeds
Latin Name: Gomphrena haageana
Main Uses: Ornamental
Zone Hardiness: Annual
Exposure: Full sun
Height: 45 - 75 cm (18 - 30 inches)
Flower Color: Tropical orange
Flowering Time: July to September
Certified Organic: Québec vrai
Germination: 7 - 14 days at 21ºC
Indoors: 3-5 seeds per plug 6 - 8 weeks before last frost date. Seeds should be soaked in warm water for twenty minutes before sowing. Do not plant seeds deep, as they require light to germinate. Bottom heat will speed up germination, and create a more consistent germination rate.
Planting out: Plant in loose, fertile soil once all chance of frost has passed.
Direct Seeding: Not well suited to direct seeding
Spacing: Adapts well to your garden or container design plans, but keep in mind plants are tall and full
Growing in Containers: Grows very well in larger containers and raised beds.
Growing in Mixed Planters: Well-suited for larger mixed planters.
Fertilizing (Containers): Plant in a quality, well-draining organic-based potting mix. Feed regularly with organic fertilizer. An organic bloom-booster fertilizer at first onset of buds will encourage larger blooms and more abundant flowering.
Watering (Containers): Water containers deeply when top inch feels dry to the touch. Monitor pots every day or two during very hot weather.
Fertilizing (Garden): Plant in average garden soil, amended with compost on an annual basis. No additional fertilizing required.
Watering (Garden): Water deeply to establish. Water mature plants weekly during hot weather.
Beneficials Attracted to this Plant: bees, a variety of butterflies, ladybugs, parasitic wasps and hoverflies are among the beneficials attracted to gomphrena!
Notes: Deadheading gomphrena is not required.
Suitability for Indoors: Not suited for indoors.
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