How to prune strawberry globe amaranth

Pinch at planting out; deadhead throughout the blooming season. Pinch stems above the second or third leaf pair when plants are young. Remove spent flower heads by cutting back to the nearest healthy sideshoot or leaf node.

Once at establishment; weekly deadheading during summer. Strawberry globe amaranth (Gomphrena haageana) is an annual like its close relative. Pinch growing tips early to build a branching framework; then deadhead regularly through summer to sustain the vivid orange-red flower display. At season end, pull and compost the plant — it will not survive frost.

Pinch stems above the second or third leaf pair when plants are young. Remove spent flower heads by cutting back to the nearest healthy sideshoot or leaf node.