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Purple Pinball Gomphrena Plant

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  • - Globe Amaranth
  • - Height: 10-14 inches
  • - Growing Zone: 2-11
  • - Bloom Time: Spring-Fall
  • - Exposure: Part Shade-Full Sun
  • - Each Quart Pot contains 1 Purple Pinball Gomphrena Plant
Plant Features

Purple Pinball Gomphrena Plants offer a mounding habit, vibrant purple color, exceptional heat and drought tolerance, and worry-free color all summer long! This long-blooming plant thrives in heat and isn't picky about the quality of the soil. It is grown in borders, rock gardens, cutting gardens, annual beds and containers.

Planting Instructions:

  • - Plant in spring after the last frost date
  • - Space plants 8-12 inches apart, depending on the variety

Soil Preparation:

  • - Ideal soil pH: 6.1-7.5 (slightly acidic to slightly alkaline)
  • - Well-draining soil is crucial
  • - Tolerates poor soil conditions once established

Watering Specifics:

  • - Water regularly during establishment
  • - Once established, Gomphrena is drought-tolerant
  • - Water deeply when the top 2 inches of soil feel dry

Fertilizer Type:

  • - Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at planting time
  • - Apply a water-soluble fertilizer monthly during the growing season
  • - Avoid over-fertilizing, which can lead to reduced flowering

Pruning and Training:

  • - Pinch back young plants to encourage bushiness
  • - Deadheading is not necessary but can promote continued blooming
  • - Cut back by one-third mid-season to rejuvenate if plants become leggy
  • - Excellent for dried flowers; harvest when blooms are fully open

Additional Pest Management:

  • - Watch for aphids and spider mites in dry conditions

Blooming Indicators:

  • - Produces distinctive globe-shaped flower heads
  • - Blooms from summer through fall

Light Requirements:

  • - Prefers full sun for best flowering
  • - Can tolerate partial shade, but may result in fewer blooms

Temperature Tolerance:

  • - Thrives in temperatures between 65-85°F
  • - Excellent heat and humidity tolerance
  • - Not frost-hardy; treat as an annual in colder climates

Companion Plants for Gomphrena:

  • - Zinnias: Offers similar sun and heat tolerance with a variety of flower shapes
  • - Salvia: Provides vertical interest and attracts pollinators
  • - Lantana: Offers contrasting flower clusters and thrives in similar conditions
  • - Celosia: Adds unique flower shapes and complements Gomphrena's globe-shaped blooms
  • - Marigolds: Provides complementary colors and similar durability in hot conditions
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Characteristics
Height Category Medium
Mature Spread 10-12 inches
Habit Mounded
Flower Color Purple
Foliage Color Green
Attracts Bees, Butterflies
Features Cut Flowers, Heat tolerant
Garden Styles Butterfly Garden, Container Garden, Cottage Garden, English Garden, Pollinator Garden
Plant Used for Aesthetic Appeal, Borders and Edging
Critter Resistance Rabbit
Pet Friendly Yes
Plant Type Hybrid

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A conversation starter

WHAT IS THAT? it's the question I hear most often when visitors catch site of this little plant. Frankly, it's been low maintenance and adorable.

From Nora | July 09, 2023


Gomphrena

Plants arrived covered in attractive purple blooms. Expertly shipped in packaging that is recyclable.

From Kim | July 02, 2023


Gomphrena

Came in healthy with lots of blooms.

From Jennifer | April 28, 2023


My Favorite Annual

I ordered a little too late in the season, so they are a little smaller than usual, but they're so gorgeous and the flowers last so long, they're still great. Arrived healthy!

From Lynne | September 06, 2022


Excellent

Terrific looking plant, shipped perfectly

From anonymous | July 17, 2022


Beautiful gomphrena

This was my second spring ordering gomphrena from GrowJoy, and my second summer having beautiful success with these wonderfully hardy anuuals in my planter. Many thanks, GrowJoy. (I know it's been a challenging season, but I've had nothing but positives with my orders from you.)

From Ellen | July 17, 2021


Beautiful

I know the truffle pink gomphrena are a popular variety, but I love this purple version much more. Unfortunately the wild bunnies also love them.

From anonymous | June 12, 2021


Gomphrena Plants

I ordered six Gomphrena plants. The plants arrived on time. The plants were well packaged and as a result did not suffer during transport. The plants had very healthy root balls. All six plants are thriving.

From anonymous | April 25, 2021


Gomphrena

The plants arrived beautifully healthy with multiple purple flowers already blooming! You can't beat GrowJoy quality thank you!

From Dori | April 16, 2021


High heat

These plants have survived the Phoenix summer beautifully!

From anonymous | September 07, 2020


Very happy

I have ordered from quite a few online nurseries. This was the absolute best! Plants were packaged well and in great shape. Blooms and leaves with the actual height that was advertised.

From Melinda | April 17, 2020


Purple Pinball Gomphrena Plant

These cute little round plants have the prettiest shade of purple balls of flowers. They really brighten up my garden, and we haven't seen them anywhere ever before. Everyone loves them! Nancy G.

From Nancy | July 17, 2019


Beautiful and fun

Ordered these for myself as well as sent some to my sister and a friend. They are so cute at this stage....arrived well packaged and blooming. They have been stretching their legs in prep for planting in the garden tomorrow. I'm an experienced gardener but this is the first time for me with these. So excited. Great company!

From Denise | April 12, 2019


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