Gomphrena haageana QIS® Carmine – Deep red bulb flowers for cut flowers and borders

Gomphrena haageana QIS® Carmine, also known as Gomphrena or Globe Amaranth, is a high-quality selection specially developed for professional cut flower production and ornamental garden planting. This QIS® variety is known for its deep red, spherical flowers, sturdy stems, and compact, uniform plants. QIS® stands for Quality in Seed, which ensures reliable, evenly growing plants with abundant and long-lasting blooms.

With Gomphrena haageana QIS® Carmine you add a versatile, colorful summer bloomer to your garden or cutting garden, ideal for borders, flower boxes and bouquets.

Features of QIS® Carmine

This selection was developed for gardeners and growers who value quality, uniformity, and aesthetic value. The key characteristics:

• Deep red, striking flowers – perfect for borders and bouquets

• Spherical flower heads – iconic for Gomphrena, decorative and durable

• Sturdy, straight stems – ideal for cut flowers with a long vase life

• Compact, uniform plants – easy to grow and harvest

• Long lasting flowering – from early summer to autumn, with new flowers continuously

These properties make QIS® Carmine suitable for both professional growers and hobby gardeners who want to add a rich, deep red colour to their borders and cutting garden.

Application in garden and vase

Gomphrena haageana QIS® Carmine is versatile in use:

• Cut flowers – strong stems make the flowers ideal for bouquets and floral arrangements, with a long vase life

• Borders and flowerbeds – the deep red flowers add an intense colour accent

• Flower boxes and patios – compact, uniform growth makes them ideal for container planting

• Bee and butterfly gardens – attract pollinators, which contributes to biodiversity

The deep red hue creates a beautiful contrast with lighter summer bloomers such as Gomphrena in other colours, zinnias or cosmos, creating a striking visual effect.

Growth habit and care

Gomphrena haageana QIS® Carmine is a sun-loving annual summer plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained, humus-rich soil. The plants are drought-tolerant and relatively low-maintenance, but benefit from regular watering during dry spells.

Care tips

• Plant 25–30 cm apart for optimal air circulation and uniform growth

• Remove dead flowers to prolong flowering

• Avoid over-fertilization; too much food can make the stems limp

• Provide plenty of sunlight for deep, intense color

The compact and uniform habit keeps the plants neat and strong, suitable for both novice and experienced gardeners.

Features at a glance

• Latin name: Gomphrena haageana QIS® Carmine

• Type: Annual summer flower

• Color: Deep red (carmine)

• Flower shape: Spherical

• Plant structure: Compact and uniform

• Flowering: Summer to autumn

• Location: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, humus-rich

• Vase shelf life: Long

• Application: Cut flowers, borders, picking gardens, flower boxes

Why choose Gomphrena haageana QIS® Carmine?

This selection combines aesthetics, durability, and reliability. With QIS® Carmine, you benefit from:

• Sturdy stems for high-quality cut flowers

• Flowers with long vase life

• Compact, uniform plants that are easy to grow

• Intense deep red accents for borders, containers and bouquets

• Versatile applications in garden and picking garden

Gomphrena haageana QIS® Carmine is therefore the perfect choice for hobby gardeners and commercial growers who want to combine quality and color.