Purple QIS, or Gomphrena haageana, is an annual cut flower variety originally native to Central and South America. This cultivar has exceptionally rigid stems that reach a mature height of 24 to 26 inches. To get the best yields, these plants need a location with full sun and soil that drains very well. Other cut flowers that may pair well them are Limonium sinuatum (Statice), Salvia, or Zinnia elegans.
Qis Purple (Globosa) Selling Tips
Gomphrena QIS Purple is a great option for those looking for heat tolerant reliable garden structure with beautiful color. With the uniform flower size and stem strength that this series offers, it is a must have for cut flower production. Customers will love that the deep purple blooms stay vibrant even when dried for indoor displays. Its long vase life of 14 to 16 days make it a dependable favorite for home gardeners and florists alike.
Coach Your Customer Make sure you plant in a spot that gets at least 6 to 8 hours of full sun every day to ensure the most profuse purple blooms. Space your plants about 12 inches apart in the garden to allow for the air circulation they need to stay healthy and upright. Keep the soil consistently moist for the first two weeks after planting so that the delicate root system can establish itself properly. These are tough, heat-tolerant annuals that will keep providing beautiful color until the first sign of frost.
General Growing Tips For Your Seedling Tray
Keep your soil pH between 5.8 and 6.2 and provide a constant feed rate of 150 to 200 ppm Nitrogen. Maintain greenhouse temperatures of 65 to 75°F during the day and approximately 60 to 65°F at night. QIS Purple thrives under high light conditions and typically finishes from transplant-to-sale in 10 to 12 weeks. Be sure to completely bury the liner during transplanting to prevent the plant crown from drying out.
Flowering
Qis Purple (Globosa) is topped with spherical, clover-like flower heads in an intense, non-fading purple that blooms from early summer until the first frost.
Pinching
These plants are naturally basal-branching, so you won't need to pinch them to get a high yield of quality flowering stems. Unlike many other tall gomphrena, the QIS series features stiff stems that generally don't require mechanical support or netting.
Spacing
For professional cut flower production, you should maintain a planting density of 1 to 2 plants per square foot.
Pests
You'll want to scout regularly for aphids and thrips.
Disease
The most common issues are botrytis, powdery mildew, and rust.
Planting Qis Purple (Globosa) Liners
We recommend planting one seedling plug per 4-inch container or three seedling plugs per 10-inch pot. Use well-drained soil and completely bury the plug centered or evenly spaced in the container .
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.
Purple QIS, or Gomphrena haageana, is an annual cut flower variety originally native to Central and South America. This cultivar has exceptionally rigid stems that reach a mature height of 24 to 26 inches. To get the best yields, these plants need a location with full sun and soil that drains very well. Other cut flowers that may pair well them are Limonium sinuatum (Statice), Salvia, or Zinnia elegans.
Qis Purple (Globosa) Selling Tips
Gomphrena QIS Purple is a great option for those looking for heat tolerant reliable garden structure with beautiful color. With the uniform flower size and stem strength that this series offers, it is a must have for cut flower production. Customers will love that the deep purple blooms stay vibrant even when dried for indoor displays. Its long vase life of 14 to 16 days make it a dependable favorite for home gardeners and florists alike.
Coach Your Customer Make sure you plant in a spot that gets at least 6 to 8 hours of full sun every day to ensure the most profuse purple blooms. Space your plants about 12 inches apart in the garden to allow for the air circulation they need to stay healthy and upright. Keep the soil consistently moist for the first two weeks after planting so that the delicate root system can establish itself properly. These are tough, heat-tolerant annuals that will keep providing beautiful color until the first sign of frost.
General Growing Tips For Your Seedling Tray
Keep your soil pH between 5.8 and 6.2 and provide a constant feed rate of 150 to 200 ppm Nitrogen. Maintain greenhouse temperatures of 65 to 75°F during the day and approximately 60 to 65°F at night. QIS Purple thrives under high light conditions and typically finishes from transplant-to-sale in 10 to 12 weeks. Be sure to completely bury the liner during transplanting to prevent the plant crown from drying out.
Flowering
Qis Purple (Globosa) is topped with spherical, clover-like flower heads in an intense, non-fading purple that blooms from early summer until the first frost.
Pinching
These plants are naturally basal-branching, so you won't need to pinch them to get a high yield of quality flowering stems. Unlike many other tall gomphrena, the QIS series features stiff stems that generally don't require mechanical support or netting.
Spacing
For professional cut flower production, you should maintain a planting density of 1 to 2 plants per square foot.
Pests
You'll want to scout regularly for aphids and thrips.
Disease
The most common issues are botrytis, powdery mildew, and rust.
Planting Qis Purple (Globosa) Liners
We recommend planting one seedling plug per 4-inch container or three seedling plugs per 10-inch pot. Use well-drained soil and completely bury the plug centered or evenly spaced in the container .
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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