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Gomphrena haageana 'QIS Carmine'

Also Known As

  • Gomphrena haageana 'QIS® Carmine'
  • Gomphrena haageana QIS™ Carmine
  • QIS® Carmine Globe Amaranth
  • QIS™ Carmine Globe Amaranth

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

  • H: 18"-24"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 1-12

Gomphrena haageana 'QIS Carmine' plant details

Gomphrena haageana 'QIS Carmine' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall and summer pink and red flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Gomphrena haageana 'QIS Carmine'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: amaranthaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and red blooms in fall and summer
Uses: award-winning, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, dried-arrangements, easy-to-grow, floriferous, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Gomphrena haageana 'QIS Carmine'

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One tough little plant, gomphrena takes whatever nature slings at it--extreme heat, humidity, insect and disease pressure--and just shrugs it off! From midsummer to frost it produces scores of clover-shaped papery blooms, with long stems perfect for cutting. Award winner!

Gardening facts about Gomphrena haageana 'QIS Carmine' plant

How to Grow Gomphrena haageana 'QIS Carmine'

  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun

Features

  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • red
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
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