Gomphrena globosa 'QIS™ Pink' (Globe Amaranth)
Overview
Uses: Annual borders, cutting gardens, dried flower crafts, pollinator habitats, and cheerful summer displays.
Benefits: Compact, uniform, and incredibly productive. Features bright pink globe-shaped blooms that dry beautifully, hold their color for months, and attract pollinators all season long. A must-have for cut-flower growers and home gardeners alike.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 9 – 11 (grown as an annual in colder zones)
Life Cycle: Tender perennial (grown as a warm-season annual outside Zones 9–11)
Sun: Full Sun
Mature Height: ~24" – 30"
Mature Width: ~12" – 18"
Bloom Season: Summer through Frost
Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast
Summary
Globe Amaranth 'QIS™ Pink' is a top performer from the award-winning QIS™ (Quality in Seed) series, prized for its outstanding uniformity, strong stems, and consistent color. Its bright pink, globe-shaped blooms rise above lush green foliage, adding texture and lasting color to gardens and arrangements.
This long-blooming, heat-loving annual thrives through the height of summer, requiring little maintenance once established. Perfect for fresh bouquets, dried arrangements, or pollinator-friendly borders, 'QIS™ Pink' offers vibrant beauty that lasts far beyond the growing season.
Care
Globe Amaranth 'QIS™ Pink' Care
Plant outdoors after the final frost when soil temperatures are above 50°F. Choose a sunny site with well-draining soil—Globe Amaranth loves heat and dry conditions. Space plants adequately for good airflow and even growth.
Water regularly during establishment, then as needed through the season, keeping the soil moderately moist but never waterlogged. Avoid excessive watering. Feed every 4–6 weeks with a balanced slow release fertilizer to maintain robust growth and abundant blooms.
Harvest or deadhead regularly to encourage continual flowering. For dried use, cut stems when blooms are fully colored and hang upside down in a warm, well-ventilated area to preserve their form and color.
Size
Size of Globe Amaranth 'QIS™ Pink' for Sale Online
Our Globe Amaranth 'QIS™ Pink' plants are greenhouse-grown and shipped healthy, ready to flourish in your garden or cutting bed. For current sizing and availability, please contact us.
Size of Globe Amaranth 'QIS™ Pink' When Mature
Expect mature plants to reach 24"–30" tall and about 12"–18" wide, with branching stems covered in globe-shaped, vivid pink blooms ideal for cutting or drying.
Additional Information
Is Globe Amaranth 'QIS™ Pink' a perennial or an annual?
It’s a tender perennial in Zones 9–11 but typically grown as a warm-season annual elsewhere. Replant each spring for reliable summer color and texture.
Does it attract pollinators?
Yes—its nectar-rich blooms attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects throughout the growing season.
Is it good for cut and dried flowers?
Excellent. The bracts hold their shape and vivid color for months after drying, making 'QIS™ Pink' one of the best choices for everlasting bouquets and crafts.
Can it be grown in containers?
Yes. Globe Amaranth performs beautifully in containers and planters when given full sun and well-drained soil. Regular watering ensures continuous blooms.
Is Globe Amaranth toxic?
No—Gomphrena globosa is non-toxic to people and pets, and even valued for its antioxidant properties in teas and natural remedies.
