| Botanical Name | Gomphrena globosa |
| Family | Amaranthaceae |
| Genus | Gomphrena |
| Specie | globosa |
| Local Name in Urdu | گل مخمل |
| Common Name | Globe Amaranth, Gomphrena, Bachelor Button |
| Life Cycle | Annuals |
| Fragrant or Not | no |
| Category(Bush/Vine/Tree) | small annual shrub |
| Height | 12-24 in. |
| Spacing | 9-12 in. |
| Flowering Months | summer |
| Flower Color | Pink Rose/Mauve White/Near White Cream/Tan |
| Growing Areas | All Pakistan |
| Frost Tender | no |
| Exposure | full sun |
| Soil pH | tolerant |
| Propagation | by seeds |
| Uses | ornamental plant |
| Other Details | Annual. Easily grown in average, well-drained soils in full sun. Although mature plants exhibit good drought resistance, plants grow best with regular moisture throughout the growing season. Extremely good heat tolerance. Use ample amounts of seed since germination rate can be quite low. Pinch young plants to promote bushiness.Globe amaranth is a compact annual that typically grows 12-24” tall on upright branching stems. The true flowers are insignificant, tiny, white to yellow trumpets that are only visible close up. It is the bright magenta bracts arranged in globose, papery-textured, clover-like flowerheads that provide the real show in a long summer to frost bloom. Cultivars expand the range of flowerhead colors to include red, pink, purple, lilac, violet and white. Long lasting fresh cut flower. Excellent dried flower (an everlasting) that retains color well. Narrow oblong to elliptic green leaves (to 4” long).Gophrenas are used in annual beds and borders. In masses, the round flowerheads produce an interesting texture, and their bright colors last late into the season. Their low stature makes them well suited for edging around taller plantings. |
image by Farhan Ahmad.
