GOMOPHERENA DESCRIPTION
Gomphrena Strawberry Fields (Rio
Grande globe amaranth) are bushy perennial flowering plants but grow as annual
in temperate areas. It produces small red flowers that resemble a strawberry.
The Gomphrena Haageana is good for attracting pollinators such as bees,
butterflies, and other pollinators. These little flowers are a delight in the
garden and in the vase. Growing gomphrena is very easy as it is a
low-maintenance and drought-tolerant plant. Buy the best quality Gomphrena
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Product
Detail
- Number of Gomphrena Strawberry Fields Seeds: 50 Seeds
- Where to grow: Balcony or garden
- Best Sowing Season: Spring (February- March), Summer
(March-May), or Late Winter
- Sowing method: Seedling transplant
- Seeds Sowing Depth: ⅛ inch
- Germination temperature: 21-25°C
- Germination time: 7 to 14 days
- Blooming time: Summer until Autumn (April to November)
What
size grow bag is best for Gomphrena?
Gomphrena
Strawberry Field Growing Season
Gomphrena Haageana flowers prefer
hot and dry conditions to grow, however, they can grow in any climate. Sow
Gomphrena seeds indoors from late winter to early spring (January to February)
and plant outdoors from spring to summer (March-May).
How
To Grow Gomphrena Strawberry Field In Pots
Sow the gomphrena by seedling
transplant because it is best for planting it. The right time to sow the
gomphrena seeds is when temperatures are about 21-25°C. You can use a pot or grow bag at least
9 to 15 inches wide and deep for planting gomphrena.
Gomphrena
Strawberry Fields Seeds Sowing Method
Take a seedling tray
and fill it with a potting mix,
you can also make your own potting mix by mixing 20% cocopeat,
30% vermicompost, 30% normal soil, and 20% sand. Sow gomphrena seeds ⅛
inches deep in the soil. Keep the seedling tray in indirect sunlight. Water the
soil gently through a watering can
and keep them moist until germination; gomphrena globe seeds can germinate in
about 7-14 days.
After seed germination when
gomphrena seedlings have a few true leaves, you can transplant them into pots
or grow bags. But don’t forget to harden off the seedlings before transplanting
them outdoors. Plant only 1 or 2 gomphrena seedlings in each 9 inches pot or
maintain a distance of about 6 inches between the plant as they will be bushy
and need proper space for healthy growth. Keep the soil moist and place the pot
in partial sunlight for a few days after transplanting to protect the seedling
from transplant shock. After 3 days, keep the pot in full sunlight.
Gomphrena
Haageana Fertilizers Requirements
Since Gomphrena globes are
light-feeder flowering plants, you can mulch them with compost so you don’t need to fertilize them.
Gomphrena
Globes (Strawberry Field) Flower Care Tips
Soil – Gomphrena can grow in almost any type of soil but grows best
in well-drained soil with a pH of 6.1 to 6.5.
Water – As we know Gomphrena is a drought-tolerant plant, but it
prefers constant soil moisture. 1 inch of water per week is good for
this.
Sunlight – Gomphrena thrives in full sunlight but can tolerate some
shade but too much shade will make the Gomphrena plant unhealthy or weak.
Temperature – Since Gomphrena is a heat-loving flowering plant, the
optimum daytime temperature is 24–26°C while the night temperature is 18°C.
Common Pests and Diseases – Generally, Gomphrena globe is pest resistant but some
diseases infect the plant such as powdery mildew, gray mold, and fungal leaf
spot. These fungal diseases mostly thrive in wet conditions.
Gomphrena
Strawberry Fields Bloom Time
- Globe amaranth or gomphrena flower season is from
Summer until Autumn (April to November).
- These are very popular cut flowers and can stay fresh
in water for about a week.
Gomphrena
Strawberry Fields Special Features
- Common name – Rio Grande globe amaranth, Globe
Amaranth,
- Scientific name – Gomphrena haageana
- Height – Up to 18 inches
- Level of growing – Easy
- Companion planting – Vinca, Petunia, Zinnia,
Celosia
FAQ
Does
gomphrena strawberry field come back every year?
Perennial gomphrena strawberries
will come back every year but if you grow them as annuals they will not come
back.
Do
gomphrena need to be deadheaded?
Deadheading is not necessary for
gomphrena but you can do so to keep the plant tidy.
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climate, age, height, etc.
