QIS Red Gomphrena

QIS Red gomphrena is a sun-loving, upright annual with glowing red flower heads on long, uniform stems. PanAmerican Seed identifies this exact selection as Gomphrena haageana and lists late-spring and summer bloom, 24–26 inches in height, and an 8–10 inch spread; the series is intended for garden color and professional cutting ([QIS Red product information](https://www.panamseed.com/Products/029801222004463/gomphrena-qis-red/)). ## In the garden Use it in a sunny border or cutting bed for a clear red accent through the warm season. QIS gomphrenas are grown for strong stems and are suitable for fresh or dried arrangements. This is an annual selection, so it should be replanted when a new season of color is wanted. ## For cutting Harvest when the flower heads are rounded and colored, before they elongate. For dried use, the QIS series guide recommends cutting while the heads are young; its guidance describes the group as uniform in growth with tall stems ([QIS growing guide](https://easyseeds.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Gomphrena-tall-Qis-series.pdf)). ## Maintenance Provide sun, fertile soil, and normal watering. Avoid overhead irrigation during flowering where practical. The flower stems can be cut as they mature for bouquets, with the remaining plants continuing to supply garden color.