How to Grow and Care for Common globe amaranth

Common globe amaranth, also known as Bachelor's button, Makhmali, Vadamalli, Thousand Day Red

Common globe amaranth thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, establishing it as a resilient and low-maintenance option for gardeners. Special care includes consistent watering, allowing the soil to dry slightly between sessions, and occasional deadheading to promote continuous blooming. These care points contribute to common globe amaranth's reputation for being easy to care for and suitable for those new to gardening.

Watering schedule: Twice per week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Common globe amaranth

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Annual
Watering Schedule	Twice per week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7.5
Planting Time	Spring, Early summer
Hardiness Zones	4-8

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Varieties of Common globe amaranth

Common globe amaranth 'Lavender Lady'

Common globe amaranth 'Lavender Lady' is a striking annual plant with globular lavender flower heads that bloom from summer through fall. The unique blooms make excellent cut flowers and work well in both fresh and dried arrangements. Native to South America, common globe amaranth 'Lavender Lady' is known to attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, making it an excellent addition to any pollinator garden. The plant prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

Common globe amaranth 'Professor Plum'

Common globe amaranth 'Professor Plum' is a Common globe amaranth cultivar with a mounding growth habit and masses of the striking pom-pom, ball-like magenta flowers that rise above the bright green foliage.

Common globe amaranth 'Fireworks'

True to its name, common globe amaranth 'Fireworks' produces an abundance of hot-pink blooms throughout a long season. This cultivar is prized for both its ornamental qualities and drought and heat resistance, making it a good choice for a variety of locations.

Common globe amaranth 'Tezier Mixed'

Common globe amaranth 'Tezier Mixed' is a vibrant, ornamental annual recognized for its showy, globe-shaped flower heads that bloom in a mix of rich colors, including purples, reds, and whites. The flowers’ papery texture provides long-lasting displays in gardens and bouquets. Thriving in warm, sunny environments, common globe amaranth 'Tezier Mixed' grows bushy and upright, reaching 1 to 2 feet in height, with narrow, green foliage that serves as a lush backdrop for the colorful blooms.

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Common globe amaranth exhibits vibrant, clover-like flower heads, typically measuring 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter. These blossoms are borne atop stiff, erect branching stems, reaching heights of 1 to 2 feet (30 to 60 cm). The plant’s foliage is narrow and lance-shaped, presenting a fine texture that contrasts the spherical flowers. Common globe amaranth's robust nature allows it to thrive in the high heat and withstand dry conditions, making its blooms long-lasting through summer until frost. The flowers, varying in colors from pink to purple, white, and red, maintain their hue when dried, which adds to their appeal in ornamental crafts.