Gomphrena haageana 'Mandarin Orange'
Overview
Uses: Annual borders, cutting gardens, dried-flower crafts, pollinator beds, and mixed containers.
Benefits: Warm orange-red bracts with subtle golden highlights add fiery color to summer gardens. Excellent for fresh or dried arrangements; easy to grow, heat- and drought-tolerant once established.
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 'Mandarin Orange' ignites the garden with glowing, orange-red bracts that look radiant in full sun. A close relative of Globe Amaranth, this heat-loving variety brings lasting color to borders, containers, and cutting gardens. Its bracts keep their bright hue even after drying, earning its reputation as an “everlasting” flower.
Perfect for both fresh and dried arrangements, 'Mandarin Orange' provides season-long color, attracts butterflies and bees, and thrives even in tough summer conditions.
Care
Gomphrena 'Mandarin Orange' Care
Plant outdoors after all danger of frost when nighttime temperatures stay above 50°F. Select a full-sun location with well-draining soil—Gomphrena thrives in heat and tolerates dry spells once established.
Water regularly during establishment, then only as needed to maintain even moisture. Avoid overwatering. Feed every 4–6 weeks with a balanced slow release fertilizer to promote vigorous growth and nonstop blooms.
Pinch young plants once at 6–8" to encourage branching. Deadhead or cut flowers often to extend bloom time. In windy areas, light staking can help support taller plants.
Size
Size of Gomphrena 'Mandarin Orange' for Sale Online
Our Gomphrena haageana 'Mandarin Orange' plants ship in healthy, greenhouse-grown pots ready to thrive in your garden. For current sizing and availability, please contact us.
Size of Gomphrena 'Mandarin Orange' When Mature
Expect plants ~30" tall and ~18" wide at maturity, with upright stems and vivid, globe-like bracts ideal for cutting or drying.
Additional Information
Is Gomphrena 'Mandarin Orange' a perennial or an annual?
It’s a tender perennial in Zones 9–11 but grown as a warm-season annual in most climates. Frost will end the plant’s cycle in colder regions.
Is it good for cut and dried flowers?
Excellent choice for both. Harvest when bracts are fully colored; for dried use, hang stems upside down in a warm, dry area. Retains its color beautifully for months.
Does it attract pollinators?
Yes—bees and butterflies love its nectar-rich blooms throughout the summer season.
Can it be grown in containers?
Yes. Plant in a large container with excellent drainage and full sun exposure. Water regularly during heat waves and feed lightly through the growing season for consistent color.
Is Gomphrena toxic?
No—Gomphrena haageana is non-toxic to people and pets. It’s even considered edible in some cultures, valued for its antioxidant properties.
