Growing Non-GMO Gomphrena Gnome Series Flower Seeds

Gnome Series gomphrena has a wildflower hardiness and can be sown directly outside after the frost. For earliest blooms, begin seeds indoors 6-8 weeks prior. Germination will take 14-28 days in full lighting and harden off gomphrena seedlings in a warm sunny spot in the garden or keep indoors with good drainage and full sun. Lightly press 2-3 Gnome Series seeds into soil 6 inches apart in average, medium dry, and well-drained soil in full sun. The optimum germination soil temperature range is between 60-65 F.

Gnome Series gomphrena does not perform well in clay or poorly drained soils. Gnome Series is a dwarfed variety and should be planted on the south end of the garden to avoid being cast in shade for the season. Deadheading is not required for this plant to pump out gorgeous blooms. To encourage bushiness, pinch back a couple of the branches of the young plants. Never pinch back more than one-third of the plant!

Gomphrena Gnome Series in the Flower Garden

This variety of Gomphrena is a big attractor for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. They can fit in a wildflower, pollinator, informal, ornamental, and cottage garden styles. They work very well as a low-growing companion to other, taller plants that may look lonely.

Landscape Use of Gomphrena Gnome Series

They make an excellent choice for borders, patio containers, flower beds, arranged containers, and any small-scale garden that needs some color! These are especially choices for low-maintenance annual gardens or landscapes. The icing on top is that they are known to rarely be targeted by deer populations!

About Gomphrena Gnome Series Garden Seeds

These adorable Gomphrena can also be used as cut flowers for small cottagey arrangements. To harvest as a cut flower, snip off the bloom as far down the stem as possible and then store it in cold water to prolong its vitality. Change out the water each day for indoor color lasting 1-2 weeks.

Gnome Series Gomphrena can also be known scientifically as Globe Amaranth, Bachelor’s Button, Globe Flower, and Red Globe Everlasting.The terminology may differ from region to region.

Gomphrena globosa, which is simply referred to by its genus name by most people, is native to Central America and more arid regions of South America such as Brazil, Panama, and Guatemala. For many centuries, Gomphrena globosa was a popular edible variety used in teas and herbal remedies to treat baby gripe, oliguria, cough, diabetes, and both prostrate and reproductive problems. However now, gomphrena is more popularly used as an ornamental for garlands, wreaths, and dehydrating.

Gomphrena can also be grown as a perennial in zones 10-11 if desired. If growing as a perennial, divide the clumps every few years and be sure to keep the mass in check so it does not become weedy.

Stories From Our Gardeners

"I love gomphrena because they remind me of clover (Oxalis) flowers. The fun part is that they seem to remind pollinators of them too! These are great flowers to bring in pollinators to your garden without planting clover and allowing it to go to seed. For some gardens, clover can be a bad idea and Gomphrena is a great way to get that look!"

- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer

Gomphrena Gnome Series Seeds Per Package:

• 50 seed Packet
• 500 Seeds - Wholesale
• 1,000 Seeds - Bulk

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