Gomphrena 'Ping Pong Purple' ~ Ping Pong Purple Globe Amaranth cutting-flowers Astilbe chinensis pumila

Astilbe chinensis pumila

well-draining acidic soil

(4) Hemerocallis 'Fairy Tale Pink'

(2)Photo by David J

Hydrangea macrophylla Endless Summer in Botanischer Garten Muenster

Gomphrena 'Ping Pong Purple' ~ Ping Pong Purple Globe Amaranth cutting-flowers Astilbe chinensis pumilaPing Pong Purple Globe Amaranth is an dwarf upright annual with dense branching stems covered with marrow elliptical foliage. The showy rich purple brackets cover the tiny flowers and form a clover like global head bloom lasts through summer until frost. The long lasting flowerheads are extremely attractive to butterflies and bees. Best flowering occurs in full sun and average to dry well drained soils. Makes for an excellent cut or dried flower.