{"product_id":"gomphrena-haageana-qis®-red-rio-grande-globe-amaranth","title":"Gomphrena haageana QIS® Red | Rio Grande Globe Amaranth","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGomphrena haageana QIS® Red | Rio Grande Globe Amaranth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"356\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"191\"\u003eGomphrena haageana QIS® Red is a professional cut-flower variety producing vivid red, globe-shaped blooms on long, strong stems.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"237\"\u003eQIS® (Quality in Seed) series\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is valued for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"355\"\u003euniform growth, excellent stem quality and versatility as both a fresh and dried cut flower\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"592\"\u003eThe rich red colour gives QIS® Red a bold yet natural appearance. 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