Audray Pink – Gomphrena Seed

Description

Audray Pink Gomphrena is a striking annual flower known for its vibrant pink, globe-shaped blooms. This cheerful and hardy variety is perfect for brightening up garden borders, containers, and hanging baskets. The flower heads are small, compact, and durable, offering a long-lasting show of color throughout the summer and into fall. Gomphrena is also known for its resilience in heat, drought, and poor soil, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardeners seeking a colorful and easy-to-grow addition. Its unique, papery texture and eye-catching pink hue make Audray Pink a favorite in both ornamental gardens and dried flower arrangements.

Features:

• Flower Color: Bright, cheerful pink that adds a pop of color to any garden or container
• Flower Shape: Globe-shaped, small, and compact flower heads with a papery texture
• Plant Type: Annual, low-maintenance flowering plant that thrives in a variety of conditions
• Height: Grows to a height of 12-18 inches (30-45 cm), making it perfect for flower beds, borders, or containers
• Sunlight Requirement: Prefers full sun, thriving with at least 6 hours of sunlight per day for the most abundant blooms
• Soil: Tolerates a wide range of soil types, including poor soil, but prefers well-drained soil
• Bloom Time: Blooms from mid-summer to fall, offering a long-lasting display of color
• Fragrance: Mild, non-invasive fragrance
• Drought Tolerant: Highly tolerant of dry conditions once established, making it an excellent choice for water-wise gardens
• Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, making it a great plant for pollinator-friendly gardens
• Versatile: Ideal for flower beds, borders, containers, and hanging baskets; also great as a dried flower for crafts and arrangements
• Hardiness Zone: Best suited for USDA Zones 9-11, growing as an annual in cooler climates

Specifications:

• Seed Type: High-quality Gomphrena seeds with excellent germination rates
• Packet Size: Available in various packet sizes to meet the needs of both small and large gardens
• Planting Depth: Sow seeds 1/4 inch (6 mm) deep for optimal germination
• Spacing: Space plants 6-8 inches (15-20 cm) apart for optimal growth and airflow
• Watering: Keep soil moderately moist during germination, then reduce watering once established; drought-tolerant once mature
• Maintenance: Very low-maintenance; deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming and maintain plant vigor
• Mature Size: Grows to a height of 12-18 inches (30-45 cm) with a spread of 12 inches (30 cm)

The Audray Pink Gomphrena is the perfect plant for gardeners looking for an easy-to-grow, vibrant flower that withstands heat and drought. Its long-lasting blooms and minimal care requirements make it ideal for both novice and experienced gardeners. Whether used in a container garden, as a border plant, or for dried flower arrangements, Audray Pink adds a cheerful and colorful touch wherever it is planted.