Professional Growing Information I LOVE this plant. I bought two this year just to try it. I planted between two Proud Berries for added color. We are in NW Ohio and have had two freezes already (its Oct 27th) and this plant still looks great! I am definitely buying more next year. I’m going to try it in zone 10 this winter. Thanks PW!
Truffula™ Pink Globe Amaranth Gomphrena pulchella
Exposure
- Sun
Flower Season
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Mature Size
Height: 22" - 2'4"
Spread: 22" - 2'2"
Height: 56cm - 71cm
Spread: 56cm - 66cm
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22 - 28 Inches12 - 18 Inches22 - 26 Inches56cm - 71cm30cm - 46cm56cm - 66cmFeatures
Truffula™ Gomphrena has a perfectly-balanced habit that shows off a plethora of hot-pink flowers. It has performed very well in hot, humid climates where it blooms all season long. It is an ideal cut-flower with long vase life.
Award WinnerContinuous Bloom or RebloomerLong BloomingHeat TolerantDeadheading Not NecessaryDrought TolerantAttracts:BeesButterfliesCharacteristics
Plant Type:AnnualHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:22 - 28 Inches 56cm - 71cmSpacing:12 - 18 Inches 30cm - 46cmSpread:22 - 26 Inches 56cm - 66cmFlower Colors:PinkFlower Shade:Hot PinkFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:MoundedContainer Role:FillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Planting To Hard FrostHardiness Zones:9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11bWater Category:AverageUses:Border PlantUses:ContainerUses:Cut FlowerUses:Dried FlowerUses:LandscapeUses:Mass PlantingUses Notes:Great for use in large containers and combinations as well as in landscapes. This a tough and durable annual and would be an ideal plant to hide unsightly blight, such as an electric meter. Can be used as dried and cut flowers as well.
Maintenance Notes:This tough and durable plants is easy to care for. This is a large plant, be sure to allow sufficient elbow room for it to grow. It does not need to be deadheaded, in fact, as the flowers age they continue to have great presence on the plant. This plant is well branched and will tend to keep mounding up on itself. if you do happen to see it split, it will quickly branch and fill in any open spaces. Like Diamond Frost this is a great plant for that spot where the hose just doesn't reach.
Learn more: Gomphrena Growing Guide
Truffula™ Pink Gomphrena pulchella 'PAST0517E' USPP 31,728, Can 6,276 -
29 Reviews
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Gayle, Ohio, United States, 6 weeks ago
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I’m so glad I bought this beautiful, tall, pink globe producing plant. The butterflies
Trisha Schmidt, Texas, United States, 20 weeks ago -
This is our first year growing this plant. It is holding up nicely to the 90* full sun heat here in the Florida panhandle. It’s in a container and has filled out beautifully. Watering a couple times a week. We are in zone 9a and plan to cut back the plant as suggested by Carol from California to find it to be a perennial. This really is a very pretty plant. ☺️
Growing in Niceville FL, Florida, United States, 24 weeks ago -
I tried this at my mother's house and mine. My mother hand watered almost daily and I had my on 2x week irrigation. Her's got 3 feet wide and it absolutely was stunning! Mine were pretty puny. I think this plant is thirstier than is advertised. Lots of butterflies and bee all over this plant. I enjoyed it but will plan on watering more.
Andrew C Nelson, Texas, United States, 38 weeks ago -
Amazing plant! Planted in a front yard bed this year and grew wonderfully. This is my second year growing this and it has not disappointed yet. Last year we planted in a container and had fantastic results. This will be something we plant every year.
SHANNON DOYLE DAILEY, Oklahoma, United States, 1 year ago -
A fast growing annual that I planted in two separate years, the second time in a more ideal stop, but it was eaten to the roots by a rabbit or rabbit family.
Jacob Palmer, Oklahoma, United States, 1 year ago -
One month after planting and it is doing great, the color and structure are so beautiful! I have it in a smaller pot, so after reading some of the reviews that talk about how big it can get, I'm curious if the smaller pot will translate to a smaller plant. Will definitely buy this one again!
KC, 1 year ago -
Truffula Pink has been an annual I have utilized in my pots for years and I an SO happy to see it getting the recognition it deserves. I love how these beautiful pom pom's fill in voids in my potted displays, they are playful and fun and add such a splash of vivid color! My favorite characteristic of Truffula Pink is how well they attract pollinators. I pair these with my Vermillionaire (firecracker plant) and watch the Hummingbirds, bees and butterflies go crazy over them! Great addition to any landscape and home. I have a bunch that I cut, dry and leave inside year round as well. Great overall flower. Highly recommend adding it to your list this season!
Annie Shupe, New York, United States, 1 year ago -
This is my third summer attempting to grow this plant. I love it when it's in bloom, but I've needed to go away on short business trips, and each time I come back, the plant is wilted, even after a deep watering and additional mulch at the base before leaving. So I'm 99.99% sure that it is NOT drought tolerant. Sad to say, I will not be buying this plant again; at $7.50 a pop x 2 = $15 lost out of my pocket each summer.
disappointed, Ohio, United States, 2 years ago -
Was very excited to plant these. Sadly the rabbits quickly devoured them.
Carla Ritchie, Illinois, United States, 3 years ago
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Award Year Award Plant Trial 2023 Top Performer Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden 2022 Top Performer - Beds, Best of Breed - Beds North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum 2022 Perfect Score Oklahoma State University Botanical Gardens 2022 Top Performer University of Minnesota - Morris 2022 Best of Species, Best Performance Penn State University 2022 Top Performer Mississippi State University - Crystal Springs 2022 Top Performer University of Minnesota - Grand Rapids 2022 Top Performer Ohio State University Chadwick Arboretum - Springfield 2022 Perfect Score University of Tennessee - Knoxville 2022 Top Performer University of Guelph 17 Recipes
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