Gomphrena 'Truffula Pink' (P) 2026

Gomphrena 'Truffula Pink' (P) 2026

Dr. Seuss fans will know the Truffula tree from one of our favourite Seuss stories – ‘The Lorax’. The flowers of Gomphrena 'Truffula Pink' look remarkably like those trees in his madcap story. This multi-award-winning variety in the USA creates mounds of green foliage covered in more flowers than you can count across it’s strong, compact and spreading habit. It is another summer sizzler, favouring the temperatures of mid-summer, but develops very well in the cooler periods of May and June. Great for containers, baskets, raised beds and borders, the bright pink flowers are sure to make a stunning display.

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Unit Description:

50 Plants / Tray

Resilience:

Tender (H2 1°C to 5°C)

Habit:

Upright

Flowering Time:

May - October

Height x Spread:

40 x 40 cm

Available to Order:

February - May

Recommend Sales:

April - August

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Narrative Description:

Dr. Seuss fans will know the Truffula tree from one of our favourite Seuss stories – ‘The Lorax’. The flowers of Gomphrena 'Truffula Pink' look remarkably like those trees in his madcap story. This multi-award-winning variety in the USA creates mounds of green foliage covered in more flowers than you can count across it’s strong, compact and spreading habit. It is another summer sizzler, favouring the temperatures of mid-summer, but develops very well in the cooler periods of May and June. Great for containers, baskets, raised beds and borders, the bright pink flowers are sure to make a stunning display.

Ideal Conditions:

Prefers full sun or partial shade, and free-draining soil or compost.

Possible Situation:

Ideal for containers on the balcony or the patio.

Accreditations /
Awards:

New to the CatalogueProven Winner® Variety

Resilience:

Tender (H2 1°C to 5°C)

Habit:

Upright

Height x Spread / Trail:

40 x 40 cm

Features:

Typical Season:

Summer

Flower Colour:

pink

Foliage Colour:

green

Flowering Time:

May - October

Planting Recommendations:

Bed/Border

Container

Prefers:

Full Sun

Part Sun

Temperature Tolerance:

To keep this plant over winter it must be kept frost-free.

Plant Care:

Cultural Information

Family:

AMARANTHACEAE

Genus:

Gomphrena

Species:

pulchella

Cultivar:

Truffula Pink

Category:

Summer Patio Flowering

Recommended Pot Sizes:

11cm

1Ltr

Pot Spacing:

Leave enough room so that foliage does not overlap within crop time.

Typical time required from pot to sale:

0 weeks over Winter

8 weeks in Spring / Summer

Based on producing a finished pot size of 1L for plug products and 2L for liner products. (*)

Growing Media / Irrigation / Water Capacity:

Free draining - keep evenly moist

Feeding / Fertilser
(during crop time):

NPK balanced feeding

Feeding Frequency:

Requires normal/regular feeding (Standard EC)

Recommended pH:

Standard 5.0 to 5.5

Growth Regulation PGR:

Due to the current approval situation, please contact your PGR provider

Temperature During Production:

Warm crop 11 - 19°C

Temperature During Transport:

12-16°C

Availability

Available for Delivery:

February - May

Recommended Sales Window:

April - August

Forecast Availability:

Wk/Yr:15/2625/26
Qty:1227

Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.

Point of Sale Material:

XL 15cm (£3.9)

P&D Susceptibility

Common Pests:

Aphid

Thrip

Two Spotted Mite

Whitefly

Common Diseases:

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Additional Notes (*):

All information provided is based on producing a default finished pot size of 1L for our plug products, and 2L for 7cm and 9cm liner products. For alternative pot sizes please adjust cultural notes accordingly.

Finishing times - Based on average estimated climatic and environmental conditions, and are for guidance purposes only.

Temperature – These conditions assume a protected ornamental growing environment. Recommended growing is generally above 5°C.

Feeding – Does not specify controlled release or liquid fertiliser application. This choice will depend on your conditions, requirements and preferences – please contact your fertiliser consultant for suitable products to meet your requirements.

Growing media and pH – Is shown for guidance purposes only - please contact your growing media consultant for suitable growing media to meet your requirements.



Disclaimer

This information is for guidance purposes only and is based upon our own growing environment and experience during trials. It is wise to use your own knowledge about your growing conditions and local environment in order to make informed cultural decisions.

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