Gomphrena flaccida ‘Pink Gem’

Pink Gem is a decorative annual flowering plant, with masses of lovely globe shaped bright pink flowers that are long lasting. The plant is rounded and mound shaped with green foliage, and looks great in containers or massed in the garden. Best in an open position in full sun, in a well drained soil, and likes some watering to be at its best. Attracts butterflies and bees, and the flowers remain for months on the plant, and are good for cut flowers.

Gomphrena flaccida - 'Pink Gem'
Gomphrena flaccida - 'Pink Gem'

Family : Amaranthaceae

Cultivar Name: Pink Gem

Plant Type : Small shrub

Width : 0.3

Flowering Time : All year

Soil Type : Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage, Spreading, Mound-shaped

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Cut flower, Pipe and drain friendly, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Gomphrena flaccida

Common Name : Gomphrena

Height : 0.4

Flower Color : Pink

pH Level : Neutral

Plant Environment : Courtyard, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden

Light : Sunny

Lifespan : Annual, Biennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies, Other insects