Gomphrena haageana – New Opalescent Rose

Product Description
A new Gomphrena haageana variety with luminous rose-pink bracts and a creamy center, producing soft dusky-rose blooms with an iridescent sheen that shifts with light. Tall, slender plants with minimal foliage and straight stems, excellent for cut flowers. Fresh blooms last up to 30 days; dried flowers retain color with petals slightly lightened and centers deepened. Versatile for cutting gardens, flower farming, or dried crafts.

Basic Information
Latin Name : Gomphrena haageana
Days to Maturity : 45 – 65 days
Life Cycle : Annual
Hybrid Status : Open Pollinated

Product Specifications
Plant Height : 20 – 36 inches (51 – 92 cm)
Packet Size : 60 – 70 seeds
Seeds per Ounce (avg.) : 4,300
Bloom Diameter : approx. 2 inches
Light Requirement : No specific needs – thrives in any weather
Soil Type : Thrives in any soil – even poor or sandy

Growing Information
Germination Temperature : 59 – 95°F (15 – 35°C)
Germination Time : 5 – 10 days
Sowing Method : Sowing Method : Sow directly outdoors after the last frost. Lightly cover with soil, water gently, and keep moist until seeds sprout.
Spacing in Garden : 8 – 12 inches apart
Support : No pinching or staking required; natural branching.
Harvest – Fresh : Cut when flowers show color but not fully open.
Harvest – Dried : Harvest when fully open; hang upside down in dry, dark place.
Hardiness Zones : Adapts to all climates – from cool summers to tropical heat

Other Information
Pest Resistance : Exceptionally resistant – aphids and spider mites are rarely seen, even during hot, dry spells.
Disease Resistance : Outstanding tolerance to fungal diseases; powdery mildew is virtually non-existent with minimal air circulation.
Special Notes : Special Notes : Nearly indestructible – survives dry spells, thrives on neglect, and blooms non‑stop without deadheading.