Gomphrena globosa Gnome Pink | Globe Amaranth Seeds

Gomphrena Gnome Pink is a dwarf globe amaranth with bright pink, button-like flower heads above dark green foliage. The plants branch freely from the base and form neat, rounded mounds about 20 cm tall. Their compact size makes them ideal for the front of a sunny border, small patio pots and mixed balcony planters.

This heat-loving annual grows well in hot, humid summers and tolerates short dry spells once established. Plant it in groups for a ribbon of pink along a path, or pair it with Gnome White for a softer display.

Plant Information

• Botanical name: Gomphrena globosa
• Common name: Globe amaranth
• Series: Gnome
• Variety: Pink
• Plant type: Annual
• Flower colour: Bright pink
• Flower head size: Approximately 1.2 cm across
• Height: Approximately 20 cm
• Spread: Approximately 10 cm
• Growth habit: Compact, rounded and well branched from the base
• Position: Full sun to light partial shade
• Soil: Well drained
• Seed form: Cleaned seed
• Days to bloom: Approximately 84 days (12 weeks) from sowing in a 10 cm pot under favourable conditions
• Uses: Flower bed edging, small pots, balcony boxes and mixed containers

Sowing & Germination

Sow indoors in a fine, well-drained seed compost. Place one seed per cell and cover with a thin layer of vermiculite. Keep the compost evenly moist and maintain a temperature of around 25 °C. Seeds can begin to germinate in about 7 days under suitable conditions.

After emergence, move the seedlings to a bright, well-ventilated spot. Allow approximately 5 weeks from sowing for seedlings to be ready to transplant. Harden them off gradually and plant them outdoors once the risk of frost has passed and the weather has warmed.

Growing & Care

Choose a warm, sunny spot for the best flowering. Use pots with drainage holes or plant in a bed where water drains freely. A 9–10.5 cm pot suits a single plant; use a larger container when combining it with other summer flowers.

Water regularly while plants establish. Once they are growing well, let the surface of the compost dry slightly between waterings. Check small pots more often in hot weather, as they dry out quickly.

Flowering

Allow about 12 weeks from sowing to flowering in a 10 cm pot under favourable conditions. Cool temperatures and low light can delay flowering. The pink flower heads add colour to summer plantings without crowding taller flowers behind them.