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

Gomphrena haageana QIS® Red, also known as Gomphrena or Globe Amaranth, is a high-quality selection that supports both professional cut flower production and ornamental garden planting. This QIS® variety stands out with its deep red, spherical flowers, sturdy stems, and compact, uniform plants. QIS® stands for Quality in Seed, guaranteeing reliable, consistent, and abundantly flowering plants.

Add a vibrant, colorful summer bloomer to your garden with Gomphrena haageana QIS® Red, perfect for borders, flower boxes, cut flower gardens, and long-lasting vase flowers.

Key features of QIS® Red

This selection was developed for gardeners and growers who prioritize quality, uniformity, and aesthetics. Its key characteristics are:

• Deep red flowers – striking and elegant in gardens and bouquets

• Globular flower heads – decorative and characteristic of globe amaranth

• Sturdy, straight stems – ideal for long-lasting cut flowers

• Compact, uniform plants – easy to grow and harvest

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

Thanks to these properties, QIS® Red is suitable for both commercial growers and hobby gardeners who want to add an intense red accent to their borders and cutting garden.

Use and application

Gomphrena haageana QIS® Red is versatile in use:

• Cut flowers – sturdy stems make the flowers ideal for bouquets and floral arrangements with long-lasting vase life

• Borders and flowerbeds – deep red flowers provide a striking colour accent

• Flower boxes and patios – compact, uniform plants are perfect for container planting

• Bee and butterfly gardens – attract pollinators and contribute to biodiversity

The deep red hue contrasts beautifully with lighter flowers such as white or pink Gomphrena, cosmos or zinnia, creating a vibrant and harmonious border.

Growth habit and care

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

• Type: Annual summer flower

• Color: Deep red

• 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® Red?

This selection combines quality, long-lasting blooms, and striking color. With QIS® Red, 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® Red is therefore the ideal choice for hobby gardeners and commercial growers who want to harvest long-lasting, strikingly colored flowers.