Vibrant Purple Blooms
Produces attractive rounded purple flower heads that bring bright color and ornamental beauty to garden spaces.
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Purple Globe Amaranth, scientifically known as Gomphrena globosa, is a beautiful flowering annual admired for its rounded, globe-shaped purple flower heads and attractive green foliage. Its colorful, clover-like blooms add long-lasting ornamental interest to flower beds, garden borders, containers, and cutting gardens. This heat-tolerant plant grows well in sunny locations and produces flowers that are especially popular for fresh bouquets and dried floral arrangements. Purple Globe Amaranth is a lovely choice for gardeners looking to add vibrant color and distinctive flower shapes to outdoor spaces.
Produces attractive rounded purple flower heads that bring bright color and ornamental beauty to garden spaces.
Thrives in warm, sunny conditions and performs well during hot summer weather once established.
Features colorful, papery flower heads that retain their appearance and are suitable for dried floral arrangements.
Suitable for flower beds, garden borders, containers, and dedicated cutting gardens.
| Scientific Name | Gomphrena globosa |
| Common Name | Purple Globe Amaranth; Globe Flower |
| Plant Family | Amaranthaceae |
| Seed Type | Flower Seeds |
| Growth Habit | Upright, branching annual flowering plant |
| Flower Color | Purple to deep purple, depending on variety |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Zones 2–11 as a warm-season annual; winter hardiness varies by region |
| Planting Season | Spring to early summer, after frost danger has passed |
| Seed Starting | Start indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or sow outdoors after frost |
| Germination Time | Approximately 5–14 days under suitable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | 70–78°F (21–26°C) |
| Sunlight | Full sun, approximately 6 or more hours daily |
| Soil Requirements | Well-drained soil with average fertility |
| Watering | Water regularly during establishment; moderate watering once established |
| Mature Plant Size | Approximately 18–28 inches tall, depending on variety and growing conditions |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 12–18 inches apart for garden planting |
Grow Purple Globe Amaranth to enjoy its distinctive rounded purple flowers and attractive green foliage throughout the warm growing season. Perfect for sunny flower beds, containers, cutting gardens, and dried floral arrangements, Gomphrena globosa is a wonderful addition to ornamental gardens. Provide warm conditions, well-drained soil, and plenty of sunlight to encourage healthy growth and colorful blooms.
Find helpful answers about Purple Globe Amaranth seed germination, flowering time, and growing requirements.
Purple Globe Amaranth generally takes approximately 85–100 days from sowing to flowering, depending on the variety and growing conditions. Providing warm temperatures, full sunlight, and well-drained soil helps support healthy development and flowering.
Grow Gomphrena globosa in a sunny location with well-drained soil and adequate spacing. For dried arrangements, harvest the flower stems when the colorful flower heads are fully developed. Remove excess foliage, tie the stems into small bunches, and hang them upside down in a dry, dark, well-ventilated location until completely dry.
Yes. Purple Globe Amaranth grows well in containers when provided with adequate drainage, sufficient growing space, and full sunlight. It is particularly valued for its heat tolerance and can perform well in warm climates. Water container-grown plants when the soil begins to dry, and avoid leaving the roots in standing water.