Gomphrena caespitosa is a bushy cultivar of the Gomphrena genus, which comprises spreading or bushy annual plants with opposite, simple, ovate foliage. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered position facing south or west. It grows best in fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H2, it is suitable for cottage and informal gardens, patios, containers, flower borders, and bedding. Its season of interest spans summer and autumn, making it a versatile choice for adding colour during these months.

Gomphrena caespitosa is a bushy annual thriving in full sun, ideal for summer and autumn bedding, patios, and cut flowers in sheltered UK gardens.

Gomphrena caespitosa

Gomphrena globosa 'Lavender Lady' is a bushy annual cultivar within the Gomphrena genus, known for its spreading habit and simple, ovate foliage. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun, ideally in a sheltered, south- or west-facing position with fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. It produces small flowers clustered in dense heads, surrounded by vibrant bracts, making it suitable for cottage and informal gardens, patios, containers, flower borders, and cut flowers. 'Lavender Lady' is best sown from seed in early spring and provides interest through summer and autumn.

Gomphrena globosa 'Lavender Lady' thrives in full sun, perfect for summer and autumn bedding, patios, and cut flower displays in UK gardens.

Gomphrena globosa 'Lavender Lady'

Gomphrena globosa, commonly known as globe amaranth, is an edible plant from the family Amaranthaceae. The round-shaped flower inflorescences are a visually dominant feature and cultivars have been propagated to exhibit shades of magenta, purple, red, orange, white, pink, and lilac.

Gomphrena globosa 'Lizard Light' is a sun-loving edible globe amaranth with round flowers, perfect for summer to autumn borders, containers, and cut flowers.

Gomphrena globosa 'Lizard Light'

Gomphrena haageana, the Rio Grande globe amaranth, is a herbaceous perennial plant that acts as an annual in temperate climates. The most common cultivar is known as Strawberry Fields globe amaranth. It has a red flower reminiscent of a strawberry. It can grow up to 45 cm (18 in) in height. In the wild it grows across North America, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest, New Mexico and other regions. Grow it in full sun and loam soil. In UK gardens it is tender and needs frost-free protection over winter (RHS H2). It works well for cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, cut flowers, flower borders and beds and bedding. It tolerates neutral soils, moist but well-drained conditions and south-facing and west-facing aspects.

Gomphrena haageana is a hardy annual biennial perfect for full sun, offering vibrant summer and autumn blooms ideal for borders, patios, and cut flowers.