Gomphrena globosa Pinball™ Series
Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- gom-FREE-nuh glo-BOH-suh
- Description
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Globe Amaranth Pinball™ Series is a cultivar of Gomphrena globosa and produces an annual summer display of small globe-shaped flowers in lavender, purple, or white. The rounded flower is actually a cluster of papery bracts between which the tiny true flowers are borne. New bracts and flowers emerge at the tip as old ones fall away, resulting in long-lasting blooms. Butterflies, bees, and other insects are attracted to these colorful blooms. Each plant grows 10 to 14 inches tall and 8 to 12 inches wide. The stems are upright with dark green foliage.
Prefers full sun and moist, well-drained, fertile soil. It is drought-tolerant once established. It is also a heat-tolerant and low-maintenance plant. It can also be grown as a perennial in winter-hardy zones 9 through 11. Best planted in the spring after the last frost. Seeds can also be started 6 to 8 weeks indoors before the last spring frost. Deadheading is not needed, and deer are fond of this plant.
A great selection for borders, cottage gardens, cutting gardens, pollinator gardens, or containers. The flowers may be used in floral arrangements either fresh or dried.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Generally, it has no serious insect or disease problems.
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- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- Globe Flower Pinball™ Lavender
soft, lavender papery bracts, dark green foliage - Globe Flower Pinball™ Purple
Globe-shaped blooms with bright purple bracts, dark green foliage - Globe Flower Pinball™ White
Globe-shaped blooms of snow-white papery bracts
- Globe Flower Pinball™ Lavender
- Globe Flower Pinball™ Lavender, Globe Flower Pinball™ Purple, Globe Flower Pinball™ White
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- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- Globe Flower Pinball™ Lavender
soft, lavender papery bracts, dark green foliage - Globe Flower Pinball™ Purple
Globe-shaped blooms with bright purple bracts, dark green foliage - Globe Flower Pinball™ White
Globe-shaped blooms of snow-white papery bracts
- Globe Flower Pinball™ Lavender
- Globe Flower Pinball™ Lavender, Globe Flower Pinball™ Purple, Globe Flower Pinball™ White
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Gomphrena
- Species:
- globosa
- Family:
- Amaranthaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Perennial
- Wildlife Value:
- Attracts butterflies, bees, and other insects.
- Play Value:
- Attractive Flowers
- Attracts Pollinators
- Colorful
- Easy to Grow
- Edibility:
- Flowers used for teas. Young leaves are edible.
- Dimensions:
- Height: 0 ft. 10 in. - 1 ft. 2 in.
- Width: 0 ft. 8 in. - 1 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Annual
- Perennial
- Habit/Form:
- Mounding
- Growth Rate:
- Medium
- Maintenance:
- Low
- Texture:
- Medium
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Soil Texture:
- Clay
- Loam (Silt)
- Sand
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Moist
- Occasionally Dry
- Available Space To Plant:
- 12 inches-3 feet
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Purple/Lavender
- White
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Head
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Good Cut
- Good Dried
- Long Bloom Season
- Long-lasting
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Fall
- Summer
- Flower Shape:
- Dome
- Flower Petals:
- Bracts
- Flower Description:
- Rounded heads are a cluster of papery bracts between which the tiny true flowers are borne. New bracts and flowers are developed at the tip as old ones fall away. Comes in lavender, purple, or white flowers and blooms for the season.
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Feel:
- Velvety
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Opposite
- Leaf Shape:
- Elliptical
- Oblong
- Leaf Margin:
- Entire
- Hairs Present:
- Yes
- Leaf Description:
- The leaves are dark green, elliptical to oblong, opposite, with hairy, entire margins.
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Stem:
- Stem Color:
- Green
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
- Stem Cross Section:
- Round
- Stem Form:
- Straight
- Stem Surface:
- Hairy (pubescent)
- Stem Description:
- The stems are green, hairy, stiff, and upright.
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Coastal
- Container
- Patio
- Small Space
- Walkways
- Landscape Theme:
- Children's Garden
- Cottage Garden
- Drought Tolerant Garden
- Rock Garden
- Design Feature:
- Accent
- Border
- Attracts:
- Bees
- Butterflies
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Deer
- Drought
- Heat
