{"product_id":"gomphrena-haageana-qis-orange-rio-grande-globe-amaranth","title":"Gomphrena haageana QIS® Orange | Rio Grande Globe Amaranth","description":"\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1xfd6ad\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"73\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eGomphrena haageana QIS® Orange | Rio Grande Globe Amaranth | Cut Flower\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"544\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"213\"\u003eGomphrena haageana QIS® Orange is a professional cut-flower variety producing vivid orange, globe-shaped blooms on strong, long stems.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"259\"\u003eQIS® (Quality in Seed) series\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is especially valued for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"391\"\u003euniform growth, good stem quality and outstanding performance for both fresh and dried flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e. The breeder specifically recommends the QIS series for professional greenhouse and outdoor cut-flower production. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"507\" data-content-reference-end=\"534\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"721\"\u003eThe intense orange colour is particularly striking in summer and autumn bouquets, combining beautifully with apricot, peach, cream, burgundy, bronze and warm seasonal foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"903gni\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"743\"\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"1362\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13ohn51\" data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"787\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"766\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"787\"\u003eGomphrena haageana\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"khcfg\" data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"806\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"801\"\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e QIS®\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"f6ysti\" data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"828\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"821\"\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lmhmfs\" data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"873\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"847\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rio Grande Globe Amaranth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13ua4qz\" data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"901\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"887\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amaranthaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10alezv\" data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"935\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"922\"\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vivid orange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19f6je9\" data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"967\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"953\"\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tender annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"etq9vq\" data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"994\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"986\"\u003ePlant Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fa8z2y\" data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1031\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 61–66 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"yty1up\" data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1050\"\u003ePlant Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 20–25 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3iy6a9\" data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003eStem Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 61–66 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"a24avn\" data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003eFlower Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 3.8 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hloxi2\" data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1153\"\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gbtiq2\" data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1218\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh and dried cut flowers, garden planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lqye6w\" data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003ePlug Crop Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–6 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lqye6w\" data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays To Maturity: \u003c\/strong\u003e85 - 100 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qrlqnn\" data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1278\"\u003eTransplant to Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 10–12 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"yjjmsu\" data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1324\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1315\"\u003eSeed Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1e43aki\" data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1362\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1339\"\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1585\"\u003eThe official QIS® grower guide specifies approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003e61–66 cm stems\u003c\/strong\u003e, a 5–6 week plug crop and around 10–12 weeks from transplant to finish. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"1500\" data-content-reference-end=\"1529\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1nz8v6y\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1622\"\u003eVivid Orange Flowers for Cutting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1852\"\u003eQIS® Orange produces distinctive \u003cstrong data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1710\"\u003erounded orange flower heads on long upright stems\u003c\/strong\u003e. The intense warm colour makes it an excellent choice for summer bouquets and particularly beautiful for late-summer and autumn arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"2011\"\u003eThe flowers add both colour and texture without overwhelming other focal flowers, making Gomphrena especially useful as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"2010\"\u003efiller and textural cut flower\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2013\" data-end=\"2178\"\u003eThe flowers retain their shape and colour exceptionally well when dried, so the same crop can be used for both \u003cstrong data-start=\"2124\" data-end=\"2177\"\u003efresh bouquets and everlasting dried arrangements\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"pjgi8e\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2205\"\u003eQIS® – Quality in Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2207\" data-end=\"2405\"\u003eThe QIS® series was developed with professional cut-flower production in mind. It combines \u003cstrong data-start=\"2298\" data-end=\"2354\"\u003euniform plants, good-quality stems and vivid colours\u003c\/strong\u003e suitable for both greenhouse and field production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2407\" data-end=\"2426\"\u003eQIS® Orange offers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2428\" data-end=\"2587\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2428\" data-end=\"2587\"\u003eVivid orange flowers • Long stems • Uniform growth • Excellent bouquet texture • Fresh and dried use • Professional cut-flower quality • Heat-loving plants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2589\" data-end=\"2763\"\u003eThe official grower information describes QIS® Gomphrena as a first-class professional cut flower suitable for both fresh and dried use. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"2700\" data-content-reference-end=\"2727\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1n6rmw4\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2765\" data-end=\"2794\"\u003eHow to Sow Gomphrena Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2796\" data-end=\"2872\"\u003eSow indoors into plug trays approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"2838\" data-end=\"2871\"\u003e5–6 weeks before planting out\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2874\" data-end=\"2951\"\u003eUse a fine, well-drained seed-starting substrate and sow \u003cstrong data-start=\"2931\" data-end=\"2950\"\u003e1 seed per cell\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2953\" data-end=\"3045\"\u003eUnlike some very small flower seeds, QIS® Gomphrena seed should be \u003cstrong data-start=\"3020\" data-end=\"3044\"\u003ecovered after sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3047\" data-end=\"3324\"\u003eFor the initial germination stage, maintain approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"3105\" data-end=\"3116\"\u003e20–22°C\u003c\/strong\u003e and consistent moisture. Under suitable conditions, germination progresses quickly; the professional production guide gives \u003cstrong data-start=\"3241\" data-end=\"3285\"\u003e2–3 days from 50% to maximum germination\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"3251\" data-content-reference-end=\"3280\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3326\" data-end=\"3432\"\u003eAfter germination, gradually reduce temperatures as the seedlings develop while providing plenty of light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"25txbg\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3434\" data-end=\"3449\"\u003ePlanting Out\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3451\" data-end=\"3601\"\u003eGomphrena loves \u003cstrong data-start=\"3467\" data-end=\"3490\"\u003ewarmth and full sun\u003c\/strong\u003e and does not tolerate frost. Plant outdoors only once the risk of frost has passed and conditions have warmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3603\" data-end=\"3786\"\u003eChoose a sunny position with \u003cstrong data-start=\"3632\" data-end=\"3660\"\u003eloose, well-drained soil\u003c\/strong\u003e. Avoid excessively rich soil and overfeeding, which can encourage softer vegetative growth instead of strong flowering stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3788\" data-end=\"3900\"\u003eFor garden production, plants can be spaced approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"3846\" data-end=\"3864\"\u003e13–15 cm apart\u003c\/strong\u003e when grown intensively for cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3902\" data-end=\"4042\"\u003eThe QIS® production guide indicates that support is generally \u003cstrong data-start=\"3964\" data-end=\"3980\"\u003enot required\u003c\/strong\u003e for field-grown plants. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"3961\" data-content-reference-end=\"3990\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1lswbpj\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4044\" data-end=\"4070\"\u003eGrowing for Cut Flowers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4072\" data-end=\"4152\"\u003eQIS® Orange performs particularly well during \u003cstrong data-start=\"4118\" data-end=\"4151\"\u003ewarm, sunny summer conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4154\" data-end=\"4304\"\u003eMaintain regular moisture while plants establish, but avoid constantly wet soil. Once established, Gomphrena is relatively tolerant of dry conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4306\" data-end=\"4530\"\u003eFor increased cut-flower productivity, the first flowers can be removed. This encourages the secondary stems to develop more strongly and can increase the number of useful cutting stems. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"4441\" data-content-reference-end=\"4470\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"d13c16\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4532\" data-end=\"4545\"\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4547\" data-end=\"4741\"\u003eFor the best cut-flower quality, harvest when the flowers have developed their full colour and the heads are \u003cstrong data-start=\"4656\" data-end=\"4702\"\u003erounded, but before they begin to elongate\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"4644\" data-content-reference-end=\"4673\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4743\" data-end=\"4793\"\u003ePlace freshly cut stems directly into clean water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4795\" data-end=\"5025\"\u003eOne of the major advantages of QIS® Gomphrena is its excellent vase performance. The breeder gives an expected \u003cstrong data-start=\"4906\" data-end=\"4947\"\u003evase life of approximately 14–16 days\u003c\/strong\u003e under suitable post-harvest conditions. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"4920\" data-content-reference-end=\"4949\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1hdl7yh\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"5027\" data-end=\"5057\"\u003eExcellent as a Dried Flower\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"5059\" data-end=\"5204\"\u003eGomphrena is one of the most useful flowers for drying because the papery flower heads retain their shape and much of their colour after harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"5206\" data-end=\"5390\"\u003eFor dried arrangements, cut healthy stems at a good stage of colour development and hang them upside down in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"5317\" data-end=\"5389\"\u003edry, warm and well-ventilated place away from strong direct sunlight\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"5392\" data-end=\"5493\"\u003eQIS® Orange is particularly beautiful in dried autumn arrangements, wreaths and everlasting bouquets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"iyqdlw\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"5495\" data-end=\"5519\"\u003eWhy Grow QIS® Orange?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"5521\" data-end=\"5783\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5521\" data-end=\"5783\"\u003eIntense orange colour • Professional QIS® cut-flower series • Strong, uniform stems • Excellent fresh flower • Outstanding dried flower • Long vase life • Heat-loving • Excellent for summer and autumn bouquets • Suitable for greenhouse and outdoor production\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"5785\" data-end=\"6016\"\u003eGomphrena haageana QIS® Orange is an excellent choice for flower farmers and gardeners looking for a \u003cstrong data-start=\"5886\" data-end=\"6015\"\u003ereliable orange cut flower with strong stems, excellent vase life and outstanding value for both fresh and dried arrangements\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"therapyofflowers.com","offers":[{"title":"50 seeds \/ 30 - 60 cm","offer_id":55171147661655,"sku":null,"price":1.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 seeds \/ 30 - 60 cm","offer_id":55171194061143,"sku":null,"price":7.2,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/9275\/3751\/files\/IMG-7072.png?v=1790493550","url":"https:\/\/www.therapyofflowers.com\/products\/gomphrena-haageana-qis-orange-rio-grande-globe-amaranth","provider":"therapyofflowers.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}