Gomphrena globosa ‘Raspberry Cream’
Overview
Uses: Annual flower beds, borders, pollinator gardens, cutting gardens, dried flower arrangements.
Benefits: Long-lasting pink and cream bracts that hold color exceptionally well when dried. Heat tolerant, easy to grow, and blooms continuously through summer.
USDA Hardiness Zones: Annual
Sun: Full Sun
Life Cycle: Annual
Growth Habit: Upright, Mounding — branching stems with rounded flower heads.
Bloom Color: Light Pink and Cream
Mature Height: 18–24 inches
Mature Width: 12–18 inches
Bloom Season: Early Summer through Fall
Growth Rate: Fast
Summary
Soft raspberry-pink blooms that last from summer heat through fall make ‘Raspberry Cream’ a dependable garden favorite.
This globe amaranth produces rounded, clover-like bracts in shades of creamy blush and soft pink with subtle yellow centers. The papery blooms retain their color beautifully when dried, making them ideal for fresh bouquets and everlasting arrangements.
Heat tolerant and well suited to sunny locations, ‘Raspberry Cream’ performs reliably in borders, containers, and pollinator-friendly plantings. Its continuous flowering habit keeps beds colorful even during the warmest months.
Care
Gomphrena ‘Raspberry Cream’ Care
Plant after the last frost once soil has warmed. Choose a location with full sun for strongest stems and best flowering.
Prefers well-drained soil and moderate moisture. Water regularly during establishment, then reduce frequency once plants are established. Avoid consistently wet soils.
Apply a
slow release fertilizer
at planting or early in the growing season if soil fertility is low.
Deadheading is optional but may encourage continued blooming. Plants tolerate summer heat well and may benefit from light staking in windy locations.
Size
What Size is the Gomphrena ‘Raspberry Cream’ for Sale Online?
Plants ship in a greenhouse-grade grow pot and are established for transplanting into the garden or containers. Each plant is appropriately sized for its container at the time of shipping. If you have specific sizing questions, please
contact us.
How Large Does Gomphrena ‘Raspberry Cream’ Grow?
This variety typically reaches 18–24 inches tall and 12–18 inches wide, forming a rounded mound of branching stems topped with long-lasting blooms.
Additional Information
What are some common names for this plant?
- Globe Amaranth
- Globe Flower
Is Gomphrena good for dried flowers?
Yes. The papery bracts retain their shape and color exceptionally well when dried, making this variety ideal for cut flower and everlasting arrangements.
Does Gomphrena attract pollinators?
Yes. The long-lasting blooms attract pollinators throughout the growing season and pair beautifully with other
annuals
in sunny beds and borders.
Can Gomphrena be grown in containers?
Yes. Its compact, upright habit makes it well suited for patio containers and seasonal displays alongside other
annual vegetable plants
and sun-loving ornamentals.
