QIS Red, Gomphrena Seeds

QIS Red Globe Amaranth Seed

Clear red globes make bold, durable accents
High-yielding plants provide consistent cutting stems
Uniform one-to-two-inch flowers simplify bouquet design
Excellent fresh and beautifully preserved when dried

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Key Attributes

Botanical Name

Gomphrena globosa

Days to maturity

85 Days

Sun

Full Sun

Packet

50 Seeds

About QIS Red, Globe Amaranth Seed, Globe Amaranth Seed

QIS Red Gomphrena ia highly productive accent flower that is excellent for fresh bouquets or dried arrangements. Produces 1-2" blooms in vibrant red color. The QIS (Quality in Seed) Series is a florist favorite for its consistent production in quality, length, and uniformity. Also known as globe amaranth and common globe amaranth.

Growing details

Planting

Sow Depth

1/4"

Days to Germination

5–14 days

Germination Type

A - No Pretreatment

In-row plant spacing

9-12"

Plant profile

Life Cycle

Annual

Plant Height

30 inches

Growth Habits

Upright

Seed & variety

Seeds Per Ounce

2,750

Color

Red

Seed Type

Open Pollinated

Before Planting

Give Globe Amaranth a full-sun site with well-drained soil and good air circulation. Remove perennial weeds, loosen compacted ground, and incorporate modest compost without making the bed overly rich. Prepare a fine, firm seedbed. No seed pretreatment is normally required; use fresh seed and follow the sowing conditions in the Planting guidance.

Planting

Start globe amaranth indoors 4–10 weeks before the last spring frost, or direct sow after frost where the season is long. Keep the medium warm and evenly moist until emergence, then provide strong light and airflow. Harden seedlings gradually before transplanting into warm soil. Space globe amaranth 6–12 inches apart.

Watering

Once established, globe amaranth prefers deep, infrequent watering. Let the surface dry between irrigations, supply extra moisture during extended heat, and avoid keeping the crown continuously wet.

Fertilizer

Feed globe amaranth lightly after establishment with a balanced fertilizer. Repeat only if flowering or growth weakens; rich nitrogen feeding causes soft stems and delayed blooms.

Harvesting

Globe Amaranth is ready for cutting when blooms are well colored and nearly open. Use clean shears and long stems. For seed, leave selected heads until dry, then collect before shattering.

Tips

Deadhead globe amaranth frequently and trim weak or crowded stems to improve airflow. Leave a few late flowers to mature only when seed saving or natural reseeding is desired.

Pests & Diseases

Globe amaranth is generally durable but may develop damping-off, powdery mildew, Botrytis, or leaf spots. Start with clean mix and strong light, then thin dense plantings. Remove moldy flower heads instead of drying them, and keep harvested stems dry so Botrytis does not continue developing in storage.

Globe Amaranth can attract aphids, thrips, spider mites, Japanese beetles, and slugs. Scout flowers and new growth regularly, handpick when practical, and protect beneficial insects with targeted controls.