Gomphrena haageana QIS® Formula Mix | Rio Grande Globe Amaranth | Cut Flower

Gomphrena haageana QIS® Formula Mix | Rio Grande Globe Amaranth

Professional cut flower · Fresh & dried use

Gomphrena haageana QIS® Formula Mix is a top-performing globe amaranth developed for professional cut flower production in both greenhouse and outdoor conditions. This vibrant mix delivers intense red, orange, and magenta tones, creating bold, rounded flower heads with a distinctive papery texture.

Extremely heat- and drought-tolerant, gomphrena thrives through hot, humid summers without losing quality. The more you harvest, the more the plants produce, making this variety highly productive for continuous cutting. Flowers are long-lasting in the vase and dry beautifully, retaining colour and form.

A magnet for pollinators, this vivid mix becomes even more striking as the season progresses.

Plant Information

• Botanical name: Gomphrena haageana
• Series: QIS® Formula Mix
• Common name: Rio Grande Globe Amaranth
• Plant type: Annual
• Days To Maturity: 85 - 100 days
• Use: Cut flower (fresh & dried)
• Cultivation: Field grown / tunnel
• Support: Not required

Growing Conditions

• Preferred temperature: 20–22 °C
• Position: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established

Finishing Tips

To increase overall productivity, remove the first flower buds to encourage strong secondary stems and higher-quality harvests.

Harvest

• Harvest when flower heads are fully coloured and rounded
• Cut before heads begin to elongate

Post-Harvest

• Place stems immediately into clean water
• No benefit from commercial floral solutions
• If needed, store at 3–4 °C for up to 7 days

Vase Life

• 14–16 days

Why Grow Gomphrena QIS® Formula Mix

• Exceptional heat and drought tolerance
• Continuous flowering with frequent cutting
• Ideal for fresh bouquets and dried arrangements
• Strong performer for professional growers