Gomphrena, Rio Grande Globe Amaranth 'Strawberry Fields'

Gomphrenahaageana

Genus
Gomphrena (gom-FREE-nuh)
Species
haageana (hag-ee-AH-nuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Bronze
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Auburn, Alabama

Clayton, California

Forestville, California

Fresno, California

Vacaville, California

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Wauchula, Florida

Athens, Georgia

Augusta, Georgia

Winterville, Georgia

Hinsdale, Illinois

Barbourville, Kentucky

Bay City, Michigan

Pinconning, Michigan

Mathiston, Mississippi

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cincinnati, Ohio

Columbia, South Carolina

Conway, South Carolina

Knoxville, Tennessee

Abilene, Texas

Austin, Texas(3 reports)

Blanco, Texas

Chillicothe, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

Hereford, Texas

Killeen, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

San Marcos, Texas

Woodway, Texas

Portsmouth, Virginia

Richmond, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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A
Brookline, NH | May 2015 | neutral

Seeds available by Burpee. Looking forward to taking them for a test drive.

M
San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | November 2009 | positive

It's November, and this plant is still blooming and performing. It takes abuse from the cat and still performs, she loves it! I'm plann...Read More

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Fort Worth, TX | May 2006 | positive

I adore this plant. It is the best heat tolerant performer in my blazing and dry street beds.
I was first introduced to this one ...Read More

J
Abilene, TX (Zone 7a) | May 2004 | positive

This will grow easily in my hot West Texas garden in sandy, alkaline soil. It will also occasionally reseed. It blooms all summer.

S
Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | August 2001 | neutral

A superb bloomer for a hot color scheme, Gomphrena haageana 'Strawberry Fields' is a great choice for a hot color scheme. About 20" high,...Read More

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