{"product_id":"gomphrena-purple","title":"Gomphrena Purple Seed","description":"\u003cp\u003eGomphrena Purple Seed produces long-lasting purple globe flowers on neat, heat-loving annual plants. Also known as globe amaranth, Gomphrena is loved for fresh cut flowers, dried arrangements and cheerful summer colour in sunny South African gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Type: Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScientific Name: Gomphrena globosa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral Sowing Time: Spring to early summer once frost risk has passed; start under cover 6-8 weeks earlier for an earlier planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition: Full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow Depth: Surface sow or cover very lightly; light helps germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpacing: 20-30 cm for cut-flower or garden rows; allow more room for bushier display plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination: Can be uneven; soak seed overnight to help speed germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: Typically 30-60 cm, depending on growing conditions and variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable Pack Sizes: 50 raw seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow Gomphrena Purple?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurple globe flowers hold colour beautifully in fresh and dried arrangements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for cut-flower patches, cottage gardens and pollinator-friendly beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrought and heat tolerant once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow maintenance and long flowering in warm weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Gomphrena Purple in sunny borders, cutting gardens and informal flower beds where its round purple blooms can be picked regularly. It also works well in dried-flower projects because the papery flower heads retain colour and shape after drying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart seed in warm conditions and keep the surface evenly moist until seedlings are established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarden off seedlings before planting outdoors after frost risk has passed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePinch early buds if you want a fuller, more branched plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater at the base and avoid prolonged damp foliage in cool, humid weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut regularly for vases or drying to keep plants productive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrought to you by Ubuntuberg Seeds, where our mission is to cultivate humanity \u0026amp; harvest unity. Ubuntuberg Seeds: the highest quality seed stock in all of Southern Africa, sourced from sustainable farms, guaranteeing you the best quality seed stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ubuntuberg","offers":[{"title":"50 raw seed","offer_id":46149888540808,"sku":"560703-S050SR","price":44.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1107\/8152\/files\/GomphrenaPurpleinfield.png?v=1782892888","url":"https:\/\/gardening.co.za\/products\/gomphrena-purple","provider":"GARDENING.co.za","version":"1.0","type":"link"}