Gomphrena 'Strawberry Fields': Red Strawberry-Like Bracts for Cutting

Gomphrena haageana 'Strawberry Fields' is an upright bushy annual with flowers (actually bracts) resembling bright red strawberries with tiny yellow "seeds." Produced summer to early fall, great for cutting/drying.

Noteworthy Features

Bushy habit, bright red strawberry-like flowerheads.

Culture & Propagation

Most any moderately fertile well-drained soil. Full sun, preferably regular moisture. Some drought tolerance, very good heat tolerance. Sow seed at 59–64°F early spring.

Problems

Gray mold and fungal leaf spots sometimes.

Quick Reference

• Height: 1–3 ft.
• Spread: 6–12 in.
• Growth Habit: Clumps
• Growth Pace: Moderate
• Light: Full sun only
• Moisture: Adaptable
• Maintenance: Moderate
• Bloom Time: Summer to fall
• Flower Color: Red
• Attributes: Attracts butterflies
• Uses: Beds, borders, cut flowers, cottage gardens