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Globe Amaranth ‘Strawberry Fields’ Seeds (Certified Organic)

This stunner is a carefree, long-blooming cultivar that is a must in the cut-flower garden!

Availability: In stock

$3.50
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Details

This stunner is a carefree, long-blooming cultivar that is a must in the cut-flower garden! Strawberry Fields produces an abundance of gorgeous flowers on tall branching plants. Expect flowers from summer to fall. To dry, simply cut the stem at the desired height, trim off any foliage, and hang upside-down in a well-ventilated, dry, somewhat cool location. Resistant to heat and drought.

Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!

Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.

Additional Info

Botanical Name Gomphrena haageana
Life Cycle Annual
Min. Time to Germinate 6 Days
Max. Time to Germinate 20 Days
Depth to Sow Seeds 1/16 in.
When to Sow Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost
Growing Height 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Plant Spacing 9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness N/A
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Danger N/A
Bloom Color Red
Bloom Time Late Spring/Early Summer, Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Summer
Other Details Flowers are good for cutting, Flowers are good for drying and preserving, This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Soil pH Requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Propagation Methods From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds, Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Seeds Per Pack 50