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Early Summer in N.E. Downunder - Gomphrena globosa 'Buddy Purple'

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By Bernieh


Early Summer in N.E. Downunder - Gomphrena globosa 'Buddy Purple'

Also known as Globe amaranth



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Very pretty, is it an annual?

4 Dec, 2011

 

It's a great re-seeder too. These are the third generation from the original plants potted up in this container.

4 Dec, 2011

 

Thanks B

4 Dec, 2011

 

Sorry Drc, I missed your question when I was answering Homebirds's comment.

Yes they are sold as annuals, but as I said mine have re-seeded every year since I potted up the first little seedlings.

4 Dec, 2011

 

Thats great B

4 Dec, 2011

 

Great flowers! I have some which popped up in a plant...never know what it was until now. :>)

5 Dec, 2011

 

They love to spread themselves around, Andy. I don't mind them at all as they bloom for ages and ages.

5 Dec, 2011

 

Yes, I did notice they bloom for a long time...mine are still blooming.

5 Dec, 2011

 

One of the reasons I just love them. I think I'll be planting some out in spots in the garden beds next year, now I know how hardy they are in our climate. I've been growing them in pots out on the courtyard and it's time for them to move out into the big wide world.

6 Dec, 2011



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