Gomphrena QIS Carmine Seed Namibia

Gomphrena QIS is a beautiful cut flower grown for its cheerful round blooms, strong stems, and excellent drying qualities. It is a lovely choice for gardeners, floral designers, and small-scale flower farmers who want a flower that adds colour, texture, and something a little different to bouquets and beds.

At Love Dahlias Namibia, we love gomphrena for the way it keeps giving. It works beautifully as a fresh cut flower, dries exceptionally well, and is also a lovely bedding plant. If you have been searching for gomphrena seed in Namibia, globe amaranth seed Namibia, or cut flower seeds Namibia, this is a very useful and rewarding flower to grow.

Gomphrena QIS grows best in full sun and suits any well-drained soil. It does not need pinching or support, which makes it an easy, low-fuss option for the cutting garden.

Packet Size: 50 seeds

Growing information
Days to germination: 5–14 days at 21–26°C

Sowing:
Transplanting recommended: Sow into seed trays or cell trays 6–8 weeks before planting outside. Cover lightly with about 3 mm of growing medium. Harden off plants before transplanting after danger of frost has passed.

Direct sowing: Not recommended.

Light preference: Sun
Soil requirements: Any soil with good drainage
Plant height: 45–71 cm
Plant spacing: 15–30 cm
Hardiness: Annual
Scientific name: Gomphrena spp.

Harvest information
For fresh flowers, harvest when the flowers are in colour but before they are fully open. For dried flowers, harvest when the flowers are completely open, then hang them to dry.

Why growers love gomphrena QIS

• Excellent for fresh cutting
• Wonderful for drying
• Bright, cheerful flower colour
• Easy to grow with no support needed
• Lovely for bouquets and bedding displays