{"product_id":"gomphrena-tall-mixed-1663","title":"Gomphrena Tall Mixed 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\u003eTall Mixed Gomphrena is a colourful, free-flowering annual producing masses of globe-shaped, papery blooms on long, upright stems. The mixture includes a range of vibrant colours, typically including purple, pink, magenta, rose and white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Globe Amaranth, this taller form is particularly well suited to cottage gardens, borders and cutting gardens. The long stems make excellent cut flowers, while the blooms retain their colour and shape beautifully when dried for everlasting 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, Gomphrena thrives in warm weather, full sun and well-drained soil and develops good tolerance of heat and dry conditions once established. Regular picking encourages continued flowering throughout the warmer months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed count: approximately 400 seeds\/g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 80 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 20–30 cm apart in full sun and well-drained soil. For dried flowers, harvest stems 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":46649662144730,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/download_88373343-6ba4-4def-a5ca-df12db1dfab4.jpg?v=1781649934","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/gomphrena-tall-mixed-1663","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}