Gomphrena globosa Salmon Pastel | Globe Amaranth

Gomphrena globosa ‘Salmon Pastel’ is a beautiful annual cut flower producing rounded, papery blooms in soft pastel salmon shades with delicate golden-yellow touches. This unusual colour makes ‘Salmon Pastel’ especially attractive for cut flower gardens, romantic summer bouquets and dried flower arrangements. Plants grow to approximately 70 cm tall, producing long stems suitable for cutting.

A heat-loving variety that thrives in full sun, ‘Salmon Pastel’ flowers from July through October. The distinctive globe-shaped blooms can be enjoyed fresh or dried, retaining their shape and colour exceptionally well after drying.

Plant Information

• Botanical Name: Gomphrena globosa
• Common Name: Globe Amaranth
• Variety: Salmon Pastel
• Family: Amaranthaceae
• Flower Colour: Pastel salmon with golden-yellow touches
• Life Cycle: Annual
• Plant Height: approx. 70 cm
• Flowering / Harvest: July–October
• Exposure: Full sun
• Heat Tolerant: Yes
• Use: Cut flower, dried flower, garden and landscape planting
• Hybrid: No
• Days to Germinate: up to 7 days
• Seed Count: approx. 400 seeds per gram

Unique Pastel Salmon Colour

The main attraction of ‘Salmon Pastel’ is its unusual soft salmon colouring with subtle golden-yellow details.

The warm pastel shade is softer than the strong pinks, purples and reds traditionally associated with Gomphrena, making this variety especially useful for modern and romantic floral work.

‘Salmon Pastel’ combines beautifully with flowers in apricot, peach, blush pink, cream, soft yellow, terracotta and warm burgundy tones.

Its small globe-shaped flower heads also provide valuable texture between larger focal flowers such as zinnias, dahlias, cosmos and sunflowers.

Excellent for Cut Flowers

With plants reaching approximately 70 cm in height, ‘Salmon Pastel’ is particularly interesting for cut flower production.

The upright stems and compact spherical blooms are ideal for market bouquets, mixed seasonal bunches and professional floral arrangements.

Harvest regularly throughout the summer to maintain flower production and obtain a continuous supply of stems.

For fresh arrangements, cut the stems when the flower heads are well developed and have achieved their characteristic salmon colour. Place the stems into clean water immediately after harvest.

Outstanding Dried Flower

Gomphrena is one of the most useful flowers for drying because its firm, papery flower heads retain their shape and colour exceptionally well.

The unusual pastel salmon colouring of ‘Salmon Pastel’ makes it particularly attractive for dried floral work where softer, more sophisticated colours are desired.

For drying, harvest good-quality stems, remove excess foliage and gather them into small bunches. Hang upside down in a dry, warm and well-ventilated place away from strong direct sunlight.

Use the dried stems in everlasting bouquets, wreaths and seasonal dried arrangements.

How to Sow Gomphrena Seeds

Sow indoors in spring for an earlier start.

Use a fine, moist and well-drained seed-starting substrate. Sow the seeds and cover them lightly with substrate.

Under suitable conditions, germination can begin within 7 days.

Keep the substrate consistently moist during germination, but avoid waterlogging.

After germination, provide the seedlings with plenty of light and good air circulation to encourage strong, compact growth.

Growing the Seedlings

Grow young plants in a bright position and avoid excessive watering.

Good light is particularly important for producing sturdy plants rather than soft, stretched growth.

Before planting outside, gradually harden off the seedlings so they can adjust to outdoor temperatures, sunlight and wind.

Planting Out

Gomphrena is a heat-loving annual and does not tolerate frost.

Plant outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and conditions have become reliably warm.

Choose a position in full sun with well-drained soil.

Once established, Gomphrena performs particularly well during warm summer weather, making ‘Salmon Pastel’ an excellent choice for sunny cutting gardens.

Flowering and Harvest

‘Salmon Pastel’ flowers and can be harvested from approximately July through October, depending on sowing time and local growing conditions.

Regular harvesting provides a continuous supply of flowers throughout the season.

For fresh flowers, harvest well-developed, strongly coloured blooms and place the stems immediately into clean water.

For drying, harvest healthy, fully coloured flower heads while both the blooms and stems are still in excellent condition.

Why Grow ‘Salmon Pastel’?

Unique pastel salmon colour • Delicate golden-yellow touches • Approx. 70 cm tall • Excellent cut flower • Outstanding dried flower • Flowers July–October • Heat tolerant • Loves full sun • Beautiful for modern and romantic floral designs

Gomphrena globosa ‘Salmon Pastel’ is an excellent choice for flower growers looking for a soft, sophisticated alternative to traditional brightly coloured Gomphrena, combining warm pastel salmon blooms with excellent qualities for both fresh and dried floristry.