Gomphrena leontopodioides ‘Empress’

Gomphrena leontopodioides 'Empress'
Gomphrena leontopodioides 'Empress'

Gomphrena ‘Empress’ is the Aussie version of the colourful annual globe amaranth. It is great for adding colour to the flower garden, with long lasting round flower heads in purple shades borne all year round. The foliage is an attractive grey green. A hardy plant for full sun, in well drained soil. Prune and give a handful of slow release fertiliser every 3 months to encourage good growth. Drought and light frost tolerant once it has become established. It can be treated as an annual, but it can go on for another season if it is rejuvenated after the main flowering by cutting back and fertilizing it.

Family : Amaranthaceae

Cultivar Name: Empress

Plant Type : Small shrub, Ground cover, Clumping perennial

Width : 0.4

Flowering Time : All year

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

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage, Mound-shaped

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

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

Scientific Name: Gomphrena leontopodioides

Common Name : Gomphrena

Height : 0.7

Flower Color : Purple

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Courtyard, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny

Lifespan : Annual, Biennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies, Other insects