Gomphrena QIS Orange, known botanically as Gomphrena haageana, is a professional-tier upright annual with origins in Central and South America Reaching a mature height of 24 to 26 inches, this cultivar is part of the "Quality in Seed" series, which was developed specifically for the professional cut flower industry to offer superior stem quality and uniformity. The plants produce rigid stems topped with spherical, clover-like flower heads in a vivid, saturated orange that resists fading and holds its color even when dried. These heat-tolerant plants thrive in full sun and bloom continuously from early summer until the first frost. They are a staple for both architectural landscape borders and high-yield cut flower programs . For a high-impact floral display, consider pairing QIS Orange with companions like Limonium sinuatum (Statice), Salvia, or Zinnia elegans.
Qis Orange (Haageana) Selling Tips
QIS Orange is perfect for customers looking for "everlasting" flowers with a bold color. This series provides a reliable garden height for the summer months and is considered top tier for cut flower production with its uniform flower size and exceptional stem strength. Customers will love that the vivid orange blooms stay vibrant even when dried for indoor displays, benefiting from an impressive fresh vase life of 14 to 16 days. Its heat-loving and drought-tolerant habit ensures the garden stays vibrant through the hottest weather, making it a dependable favorite for home gardeners and florists alike.
Coach Your Customer Choose a planting site that receives full sun to ensure the strongest stems and the most profuse orange blooms. Space your plants about 10 to 12 inches apart in the garden to allow for the air circulation they need to stay healthy and upright. Maintain consistent soil moisture during the first two weeks after planting so that the delicate root system can establish itself properly. These are tough, heat-tolerant annuals that will continue to produce beautiful orange color until the first sign of frost.
General Growing Tips For Your Seedling Tray
You should maintain a media pH between 5.8 and 6.2 and provide a constant feed rate of 150 to 200 ppm Nitrogen. Greenhouse temperatures should stay within the range of 65 to 75°F during the day and approximately 60 to 65°F at night to ensure uniform development. QIS Orange needs high light conditions to produce strong stems and uniform flowers. Gomphrena QIS typically finish from transplant-to-sale in 10 to 12 weeks. This variety is a very programmable and grower-friendly crop as it is generally day-neutral and naturally basal-branching.
Flowering
Qis Orange (Haageana) produces orange blooms continuously from early summer to first frost.
Pinching
You won't need to pinch these plants to get a high yield of quality flowering stems.
Spacing
Plant 1 to 2 plants per square foot (11 to 21 plants per square meter).
Pests
You should scout regularly for insects including aphids and thrips.
Disease
The most common issues Gomphrena QIS faces are botrytis, powdery mildew, and rust.
Planting Qis Orange (Haageana) Liners
For professional production, we recommend planting one rooted liner per 4-inch container or three liners per 10-inch pot in a well-drained soil.
Rooted Cuttings
Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.
Gomphrena QIS Orange, known botanically as Gomphrena haageana, is a professional-tier upright annual with origins in Central and South America Reaching a mature height of 24 to 26 inches, this cultivar is part of the "Quality in Seed" series, which was developed specifically for the professional cut flower industry to offer superior stem quality and uniformity. The plants produce rigid stems topped with spherical, clover-like flower heads in a vivid, saturated orange that resists fading and holds its color even when dried. These heat-tolerant plants thrive in full sun and bloom continuously from early summer until the first frost. They are a staple for both architectural landscape borders and high-yield cut flower programs . For a high-impact floral display, consider pairing QIS Orange with companions like Limonium sinuatum (Statice), Salvia, or Zinnia elegans.
Qis Orange (Haageana) Selling Tips
QIS Orange is perfect for customers looking for "everlasting" flowers with a bold color. This series provides a reliable garden height for the summer months and is considered top tier for cut flower production with its uniform flower size and exceptional stem strength. Customers will love that the vivid orange blooms stay vibrant even when dried for indoor displays, benefiting from an impressive fresh vase life of 14 to 16 days. Its heat-loving and drought-tolerant habit ensures the garden stays vibrant through the hottest weather, making it a dependable favorite for home gardeners and florists alike.
Coach Your Customer Choose a planting site that receives full sun to ensure the strongest stems and the most profuse orange blooms. Space your plants about 10 to 12 inches apart in the garden to allow for the air circulation they need to stay healthy and upright. Maintain consistent soil moisture during the first two weeks after planting so that the delicate root system can establish itself properly. These are tough, heat-tolerant annuals that will continue to produce beautiful orange color until the first sign of frost.
General Growing Tips For Your Seedling Tray
You should maintain a media pH between 5.8 and 6.2 and provide a constant feed rate of 150 to 200 ppm Nitrogen. Greenhouse temperatures should stay within the range of 65 to 75°F during the day and approximately 60 to 65°F at night to ensure uniform development. QIS Orange needs high light conditions to produce strong stems and uniform flowers. Gomphrena QIS typically finish from transplant-to-sale in 10 to 12 weeks. This variety is a very programmable and grower-friendly crop as it is generally day-neutral and naturally basal-branching.
Flowering
Qis Orange (Haageana) produces orange blooms continuously from early summer to first frost.
Pinching
You won't need to pinch these plants to get a high yield of quality flowering stems.
Spacing
Plant 1 to 2 plants per square foot (11 to 21 plants per square meter).
Pests
You should scout regularly for insects including aphids and thrips.
Disease
The most common issues Gomphrena QIS faces are botrytis, powdery mildew, and rust.
Planting Qis Orange (Haageana) Liners
For professional production, we recommend planting one rooted liner per 4-inch container or three liners per 10-inch pot in a well-drained soil.
Rooted Cuttings
Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.
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