Gomphrena

Gomphrena (Gomphrena globosa) – 4–5 Inch Pot
Available in Jupiter, FL. at Urban Abundance.

Tough, tidy, and totally charming—Gomphrena, also called Globe Amaranth, is a vibrant and drought-tolerant bloomer with cheerful clover-like flowers that last for months. With brilliant shades of magenta, purple, pink, or white, Gomphrena is a favorite for pollinator gardens, cut flower beds, and edible landscapes. A member of the Amaranthaceae family, it is a warm-season annual flowering plant in South Florida, thriving in sun, heat, and humidity without breaking a sweat.

Sold in a 4–5 inch pot, this reliable bloomer is ideal for borders, flower beds, or container gardens that need nonstop color and butterfly appeal.

Sunlight Needs: Full sun—6 or more hours daily for strongest flowering.
Watering Needs: Low to moderate. Water weekly once established and avoid overwatering.
Soil Requirements: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil. Not picky about fertility. Ideal pH: 6.1–7.5.
Growth Habit: Mounding, upright. Typically 12–24 inches tall and wide depending on variety.
Bloom Period: Spring through fall, and often year-round in South Florida.
Heat Tolerance: Outstanding. Thrives in high heat, humidity, and full sun.
Special Features:

• Long-lasting blooms for fresh or dried arrangements

• Attracts butterflies, bees, and beneficial insects

• Low-maintenance and highly resilient

• Great cut flower with extended vase life

South Florida Notes: Gomphrena loves the heat and can be planted nearly any time of year. It performs especially well from late spring through early winter. It tolerates drought and sandy soils with ease. Deadhead lightly or let it self-seed for continuous color.

Next steps after purchase:

• Transplant into full sun with well-draining soil

• Water regularly for the first few weeks, then taper

• Avoid excessive fertilizing—this plant thrives on neglect

• Deadhead to maintain neatness or allow self-seeding

• Harvest flower heads for drying before they fade

This is a warm-season annual flowering plant—meaning it grows and blooms within one season, but often reseeds and returns in South Florida’s forgiving climate.