Gomphrena 'Strawberry Fields' Seeds
While many "everlasting" flowers come in muted shades of straw or pastel, 'Strawberry Fields' breaks the mould. It produces dozens of clover-like, globe-shaped flowers in an intense, glowing shade of strawberry-red, flecked with tiny yellow stars.
These flowers are nature's endurance athletes. They thrive in the hottest, driest summers, blooming relentlessly until the frost. Because the petals are actually papery bracts, they feel dry even when growing in the garden. This means they preserve perfectly, holding that vibrant red colour for years in a dried arrangement, making them the ultimate pop of colour for Christmas wreaths and winter vases.
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🌿 Understanding the Plant
Gomphrena is a Half-Hardy Annual.
It originates from Central America, so it is a sun-worshipper that cannot survive a frost.
The Heat Seeker: Unlike Hardy Annuals (like Cornflowers) that like a cool start, Gomphrena will sulk in cold soil. Treat it like a tomato or a chilli plant—start it warm indoors and only put it out when summer has truly arrived (June).
🌱 Growing Guide: How to Sow and Grow
Patience and warmth are the keys to success with Globe Amaranth.
Germination:
Sow indoors from March to April. Sow into module trays and cover the seeds with compost or vermiculite. They prefer darkness to germinate, so cover the tray with cardboard or black plastic. Keep very warm (20-25°C). Germination takes 14-21 days.
Where to Sow:
They demand full sun. They thrive in well-drained, sandy soil. They are extremely drought tolerant once established but hate heavy, wet clay.
Care While Growing:
Pinch: When plants are 15cm tall, pinch out the central tip to encourage them to branch. This gives you more stems for cutting.
Harvest: Cut stems when the flower heads are fully coloured but before the bottom bracts start to brown.
📋 Plant Specifications
| Latin Name | Gomphrena haageana |
| Common Name | Globe Amaranth 'Strawberry Fields' |
| Hardiness | H2 (Half-Hardy - Needs Frost Protection) |
| Light Required | Full Sun ☀️ |
| Height | ↕️ 45cm - 60cm |
| Spread | ↔️ 30cm |
| Spacing | 🌱 30cm apart |
| Great for | 🍂 Dried Flowers ✂️ Cutting Patch ☀️ Hot Borders 🐝 Pollinators |
| Seed Count | Approx. 40 seeds per packet |
🤝 Perfect Garden Companions
Gomphrena needs heat-loving friends. Pair it with other flowers that thrive in a baking hot summer:
- 🍊 Zinnia 'Lilliput Mix': The Hot Palette. Zinnias and Gomphrena are the best of friends. They both love sun, hate cold soil, and produce rigid, long-lasting flowers. The orange and red in the Lilliput mix blend perfectly with 'Strawberry Fields'.
- 🌻 Rudbeckia 'Marmalade': The Autumn Glow. The golden-orange of Rudbeckia complements the red of the Gomphrena beautifully. Both plants keep flowering late into October when other annuals are finished.
📅 Sowing & Flowering Calendar
Sow indoors in spring. Plant out in June. Flowers July to October.
| Month | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sow Indoors | 🟢 | 🟢 | ||||||||||
| Flowers/Harvest | ✂️ | ✂️ | ✂️ | ✂️ |
⚠️ Drying Tip
For the best red colour, harvest when the flower is fully open but the centre is still tight. Hang upside down in a dark, dry place. If dried in the sun, the red will fade to brown!
🏆 Officially Recognised Excellence
This variety has been awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM), which guarantees it is a reliable performer that produces high-quality flowers in the British climate.
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