Gomphrena 'Strawberry Fields'

Strawberry Fields Gomphrena (Gomphrena haageana), also known as Globe Amaranth or Bachelor’s Buttons, is a bold and reliable addition to cutting gardens and summer borders. With its vivid, strawberry-red, clover-like blooms, this variety thrives from mid-summer into fall—just when other flowers begin to fade.

Tough and unfussy, Strawberry Fields handles heat and drought with ease, flourishing in hot, dry conditions that would wilt more delicate blooms. Its sturdy, branching stems grow up to 70 cm (28"), making it a superb choice for fresh-cut bouquets and dried arrangements alike. The blooms retain their intense colour and shape when dried, perfect for everlasting floral crafts.

A must-grow for pollinator-friendly, low-maintenance gardens and late-season colour.

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.