Fireworks Gomphrena

 Fireworks Gomphrena

    
Fireworks Gomphrena


Family: Amaranthaceae
Genus: Gomphrena (gom-FREE-nuh)
Species: globosa (glo-BOH-suh)
Cultivar: Fireworks


Scientific Name : Gomphrena sp.
Common Name : Bachelor's Button
Hardiness Degree" : 32°F (0.0°C)
Blooming Season : Late Spring, Summer, Autumn
Plant Habit : Upright
Spacing : 20 - 36" (51 - 91cm)
Height : 36 - 48" (91 - 122cm)
Width : 36 - 48" (91 - 122cm)
Exposure : Sun


Category:
Annuals

Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness:
Not Applicable

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
N/A

Bloom Color:
Magenta (Pink-Purple)

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Blooms repeatedly

Foliage:
Herbaceous
Blue-Green
Velvet/Fuzzy-Textured

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are good for drying and preserving

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)



Propagation Methods:
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting:
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Grower Information : A Hot Summer Survivors selection.
Suitable for field or garden cut flower production. Supplied as coated seed.
More blooms per plant than other gomphrenas plus its unique “scaffolding” habit give Fireworks the exceptional flower power that makes it sparkle at retail, then explode with color in landscapes and containers. The vigorous, “tough as nails” plants are topped by long-lasting, intense hot pink flowers tipped with bright yellow. Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance Fireworks resists weather damage and provides an attractive architectural element for the landscape. Easy to produce on the bench, Fireworks stays compact as a plug. Well-suited to high-margin gallon programs. 2010 Mississippi Medallion Award winner.