Audray Pink – Gomphrena Seed

New! Excellent lavender-pink gomphrena for cut flowers.
We’ve found Audray Pink and Audray White to be some of the tallest and most upright varieties in the Gomphrena globosa type, resulting in a higher number of usable stems. Highly uniform plant performance. Despite the name, the bloom color of Audray Pink has more of a lavender or cool pink hue. 1 1/2" blooms. Compared to the QIS series, Audray is taller and more uniform but a bit later to flower, and with a limited color range. Also known as globe amaranth and common globe amaranth. Ht. 18–28". Avg. 41,300 seeds/oz. Packet: 50 seeds.
DAYS TO GERMINATION: 5-14 days at 70-78°F (21-26°C)
SOWING: Transplant – Sow into 72-cell flats, or preferred seedling container, 6-8 weeks before planting outside. Cover lightly with 1/8" growing media. Harden off plants and transplant out after danger of frost. Direct seeding is not recommended.
LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun.
PLANT HEIGHT: 18-28".
PLANT SPACING: 6-8". No pinching or support is necessary.
HARDINESS ZONES: Annual.
HARVEST: Fresh: Harvest when flowers are in color but before fully open. Dried: Harvest when flowers are completely open; hang to dry.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Any soil with good drainage.
USES: Cut flower or bedding plant.
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Gomphrena spp.