{"product_id":"gomphrena-little-buddy-1129","title":"Gomphrena Little Buddy Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGomphrena globosa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLittle Buddy is a compact, dwarf Gomphrena producing masses of bright purple, globe-shaped flowers on neat plants reaching approximately 15 cm tall. Its low-growing habit makes it particularly well suited to borders, edging, containers and the front of sunny garden beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Globe Amaranth, Gomphrena produces distinctive papery flowers that hold their colour exceptionally well. The blooms can be enjoyed fresh or harvested and dried for long-lasting floral arrangements. In the garden, they are also attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardy and easy to grow, Little Buddy thrives in warm weather, full sun and well-drained soil and develops good tolerance of heat and dry conditions once established. Regular picking or deadheading encourages continued flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed count: approximately 400 seeds\/g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 40 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: Spring to autumn\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: Spring to summer\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: Spring to summer\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: Late spring to summer after frost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow directly or raise in trays once conditions are warm. Cover seed lightly and keep consistently moist during germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransplant or thin seedlings to approximately 15–20 cm apart in full sun and well-drained soil. For dried flowers, harvest when the blooms are fully coloured and hang upside down in a dry, well-ventilated place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46649669386458,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/F_Gomphrena_LittleBuddy.jpg?v=1784771374","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/gomphrena-little-buddy-1129","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}