Gomphrena 'Audray Mix'

Audray Mix Gomphrena (Gomphrena globosa), also known as Globe Amaranth, is a hardworking garden favourite known for its vibrant, clover-like blooms and exceptional tolerance to heat and drought. This mix includes shades of pure white, rose-pink bicolour, and deep purple-red, offering cheerful pops of colour from mid-summer through to first frost, when many other flowers have faded.

Growing up to 70 cm (28"), this taller variety is perfect for cutting gardens and pollinator-friendly borders. The blooms are beloved by butterflies and bees, and their long-lasting quality makes them equally suited for fresh bouquets or everlasting dried arrangements. Despite their soft appearance, these plants are incredibly low-maintenance and thrive in even the hottest, driest summers.

A mix of Audray White, Bicolour Rose-Pink, and Purple-Red. Colour mix not guaranteed.
Also known as Globe Amaranth, Bachelor’s Buttons, or Makhmali in South Asia.
Annual. Hardy to Zone 2–3.

DETAILS:

QTY: 50

TYPE: Annual

SITE: Full Sun

DEPTH: 1/8"

GERMINATION: 5 - 14 days at 21 - 26°C

HEIGHT: 18" - 28” 

MATURITY: 90 - 110 Days

SPACING: 6 - 8”

PINCH; No


HOW TO GROW:

Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost. Light is required for germination, so cover seeds very lightly—using a fine layer of vermiculite can help retain moisture. Bottom water or mist gently to avoid disturbing the seeds. Transplant into cell packs or larger containers once the first true leaves appear. Keep foliage as dry as possible and avoid watering late in the day to reduce the risk of Alternaria. Direct sowing is not recommended.