Description

Gomphrena 'QIS Fiery Sunrise Blend' (Gomphrena haageana) brightens any garden with its bold 1″–1½” rounded clusters in fiery hues of orange, red, and carmine. Known for its papery texture, these showy blooms attract pollinators and thrive in full sun. Their long-lasting flowers, which can last up to two weeks in a vase, are perfect for both cutting and drying. Resistant to heat, humidity, and drought, these resilient plants are excellent for containers, borders, or as a colorful summer accent. Regular deadheading encourages continuous blooming, making this blend a stunning and low-maintenance addition to any garden.

Botanical Name: Gomphrena haageana
Family: Amaranthaceae
Native: New Mexico, Texas, and Northern Mexico
Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 9-11; often grown as an annual
Plant Dimensions: 24″–26″ tall
Variety Information: 1″–1½” rounded clusters of bracts in orange, red, and carmine. The actual flowers are yellow or white tucked between bracts and very tiny, visible only close up.
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Summer to frost
Attributes: Cut Flower, Drought Tolerant, Good for Containers, Heat Tolerant

When to Sow Outside: 2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date.
Days to Emerge: 7 – 14 days
Seed Depth: ¼”
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 8″
Thinning: When 2″ tall, thin to 1 every 8″

Special Instructions: Deadhead (cut spent blooms) for continuous flowering. To dry flowers, hang in a dark place or inside a paper bag for about 3 weeks until stiff. Be gentle with dried flowers as they are fragile and can shatter.

Harvesting: For longest vase life, harvest in the morning when flowers are about half open.

30 seeds.