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Pink Globe Amaranth

Gomphrena pulchella

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Overview

The Gomphrena pulchella 'Pink' is a mounded annual with vivid hot-pink, clover-like blooms held above fresh green foliage. It grows 22-28 inches tall and 22-26 inches wide, creating a full, rounded presence in beds or containers. Plant in full sun with well-drained soil and average water; it handles heat well, attracts bees and butterflies, and needs no deadheading. Hardy in USDA Zones 9-11.

Sun FullWater Medium

Pink Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena pulchella) — The Gomphrena pulchella 'Pink' is a mounded annual with vivid hot-pink

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Medium

Shape & size

Mature height: 1.8333334–2.3333333 Ft.
Mature width: 1.8333334–2.1666667 Ft.

Classification

Family: Amaranthaceae

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Pink Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena pulchella) — It prefers well-drained soil with average moisture; the flowers have a papery, image 79

Pink Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena pulchella) — a colorful accent in borders; part of the Proven Winners® collection

Pink Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena pulchella) — Deadheading is not necessary; even as the blooms age, they retain a handsome presence; or a rhythmic, image 171

Pink Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena pulchella) — is a vibrant annual with a refined yet exuberant presence in the summer garden; where mild winters may, image 97

Pink Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena pulchella) — It grows 22-28 inches tall and 22-26 inches wide, creating a full, rounded presence in beds or containers

Pink Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena pulchella) — Bees and butterflies are frequent visitors; the Gomphrena pulchella 'Pink' is a mounded annual with, image 172

Pink Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena pulchella) — mounded habit tends to fill in naturally; and the papery blooms dry beautifully for everlasting bouquets, image 107

Pink Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena pulchella) — Deadheading is not necessary; even as the blooms age, they retain a handsome presence

Gomphrena pulchella

Gomphrena pulchella

Gomphrena pulchella

Gomphrena pulchella

Gomphrena pulchella

Gomphrena pulchella

Gomphrena pulchella

Gomphrena pulchella

Gomphrena pulchella

Gomphrena pulchella

Gomphrena pulchella

Gomphrena pulchella

Gomphrena pulchella

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