Gomphrena Fireworks

Fireworks is a showy amaranth with a long bloom season and incredible drought and heat tolerance.  Its height at 4' is somewhat taller than others in this species.  It works well when placed at the rear of a bed.  This easy to grow annual will provide masses of long-lasting tuffs of flowers to your garden from early summer to your first frost.  The flower tuffs are a hot pink tipped with bright yellow, each flower resembling a fireworks display. The blooms sit atop long stems. 

Low maintenance and its resistance to pests and diseases make this a great choice for your bed, borders, containers, cutting garden, and rock garden.  Once mature, they are drought tolerant but do appreciate evenly moist soils without overwatering. It is tolerant of a variety of soil types.

Deadheading is not necessary.

Its blooms are ideal for fresh or dried arrangements.

Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems:  Fairly pest and disease-free.