Botanical Name: Common Names:
Gomphrena hybrida Pinball Purple Globe Amaranth, Bachelor Button,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Groundcovers Clumping, Spreading
Description:
Small mounding groundcover growing 30-40cm tall x 30-40cm wide. Masses of bright purple globular flowers during the warmer months. Great choice for rockeries and cottage themed gardens.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Any, Full Sun, Semi Shade, Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Courtyard, Groundcover, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Shady Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Amaranthaceae SouthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Purple
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Autumn, Summer
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: High
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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