Gomphrena Strawberry Fields
Gomphrena haageana
Annual. Will grow anywhere, but for those of you who live in areas with hot, humid summers, you must try gomphrena! (Native to Texas and Mexico). Strawberry Fields is taller than many gomphrenas. The flowers that resemble red strawberries will brighten up your garden and your cut flower arrangements! An excellent dried flower!
Full Sun. Blooms summer
Height: 1' - 3' tall
Days to Emerge: 15 - 20
Seed Depth: 1/4"
Seed Spacing: A group of 6 seeds every 18"
Thinning: When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 18"
When to sow outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after average last frost.
When to start inside: 8 to 10 weeks before average last frost.
Artist: Angela Overy