Quick Facts
Scientific Name | Gomphrena globosa |
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Colour | White |
Days To Maturity | 85 - 100 days |
Seeds Per Packet | 50 |
Sowing Time | Sow one month after last frost date. End October till end January |
Life Cycle | Annual |
Price
ZAR65.00
Gomphrena White
Like tiny snowballs in the summer garden, the round white flowers of Gomphrena adds cooling colour and a captivating form to garden beds.
Colour |
White
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Scientific Name |
Gomphrena globosa
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Height |
20cm - 60cm
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Days To Maturity |
85 - 100 days
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Life Cycle |
Annual
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Light Preferences |
Sun
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Sowing Time |
Sow one month after last frost date. End October till end January
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Days To Germination |
7 - 14 days
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Planting Space |
20cm - 30cm
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Planting Tip |
Sow seeds in germination trays, covering with 2mm growing medium. Keep moist at all times. Plant out after 6 weeks
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Pinch |
Pinching is not necessary
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Seeds Per Packet |
50
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Uses |
Cut flower or bedding plant. Edible plant that can be used in salads, desserts and drinks.
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Netting |
No plant netting needed
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Harvesting Tips |
Harvest when the flowers are colored up on straight stems, but before fully open with pollen visible. Expected vase life is up to 14 days
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Germination |
Easy
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