did you know?

Globe amaranth flowers do not have petals but are composed of colorful bracts atop tall stalks. Flowers and grasses that dry easily and retain their colors for months or even years are called everlastings.

general maintenance:

Deadhead spent blooms to encourage flowering. Remove plant after frost.

pests/diseases:

Globe amaranth is a relatively carefree annual.

how to sow/plant:

Start indoors, 1/4 inch deep, 6?8 weeks before last frost. Choose a sunny, well-drained site and transplant after danger of frost has passed and weather is warm. Set out young plants at a distance just shy of their mature spread.

water and fertilize:

Maintain soil moisture all season. Apply a slow-release fertilizer after planting, following label directions.

garden hint:

Harvest globe amaranth once the flowers are completely open. Remove leaves and hang flowers upside down in small bundles in a cool, dark place.

features:

• Attractive Flowers
• Attractive Foliage
• Attracts Butterflies

garden uses:

• Containers
• Flowerbed borders

other uses:

• Cut Flower
• Everlasting (>)

combine with:

other everlastings including cockscomb strawflower and statice