Gomphrena haageana 'Sequin'
Overview
Uses: Annual borders, cutting gardens, dried-flower crafts, pollinator beds, and mixed summer plantings.
Benefits: Sparkling color mix of pink, orange, and red bracts on strong, upright stems. Extremely heat-tolerant, long-blooming, and excellent for both fresh and dried floral use.
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: ~30"
Mature Width: ~18"
Bloom Season: Summer through Fall
Growth Rate: Fast
Summary
Gomphrena haageana 'Sequin' is a vibrant mix of jewel-toned blooms that shimmer across the summer garden like confetti. The globe-shaped bracts in coral, strawberry, and tangerine hues bring playful texture and lasting brilliance to sunny borders and cut-flower beds.
This heat-loving variety thrives in full sun, producing sturdy stems perfect for cutting or drying. Its blooms retain their vivid color when dried, making 'Sequin' a favorite for everlasting arrangements, wreaths, and bouquets.
Care
Gomphrena 'Sequin' Care
Plant outdoors after all danger of frost when nights stay above 50°F. Choose a bright, sunny spot with well-draining soil. Gomphrena is drought-tolerant once established but blooms best with moderate, consistent moisture.
Feed every 4–6 weeks with a balanced slow release fertilizer to maintain strong growth and prolific flowering.
Pinch once at 6–8" to encourage branching and more blooms. Harvest or deadhead regularly to extend the flowering season. In windy sites, light staking can help support taller plants.
Size
Size of Gomphrena 'Sequin' for Sale Online
Our Gomphrena haageana 'Sequin' plants are greenhouse-grown and shipped healthy and ready to flourish in your garden. For current sizing and availability, please contact us.
Size of Gomphrena 'Sequin' When Mature
Expect plants to reach about 30" tall and 18" wide at maturity, forming upright, branching clumps covered in multicolored bracts.
Additional Information
Is Gomphrena 'Sequin' a perennial or an annual?
It’s a tender perennial in Zones 9–11 but grown as a warm-season annual elsewhere. Cold temperatures will end the plant’s cycle.
Does it attract pollinators?
Yes—bees and butterflies frequently visit its nectar-rich blooms throughout summer.
Is it good for cut and dried arrangements?
Excellent choice for both. 'Sequin' dries beautifully while maintaining its vivid color. Harvest when bracts are fully colored and hang upside down in a dry, airy space.
Can it be grown in containers?
Absolutely. Use a deep container with excellent drainage, full sun, and regular watering. Container-grown plants often produce compact but equally colorful displays.
Is Gomphrena toxic?
No—Gomphrena haageana is non-toxic to people and pets and is sometimes used in teas for its antioxidant properties.
