How to Grow Audray Pink
Gomphrena globosa
Your complete guide to growing Audray Pink.
📷 Wikipedia: FlowerWhen to Plant Audray Pink
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | May – June | July – September | — |
| Zone 2 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 3 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 4 | March – April | June – July | — |
| Zone 5 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 6 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 7 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 8 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 9 | January – February | March – May | — |
| Zone 10 | January | February – April | — |
| Zone 11 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 12 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 13 | January | January – March | — |
Companion Plants for Audray Pink
✓ Good companions
Repels ants, aphids, and rodents while attracting beneficial pollinators
Attract beneficial insects and provide structural support without competing for nutrients
Deters pests with fragrance and attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies
Repel aphids, whiteflies, and nematodes while attracting beneficial insects
Acts as trap crop for aphids and adds vibrant color contrast
Repel aphids, tomato hornworms, and other garden pests
Attracts beneficial insects like hoverflies and provides ground cover
Attract butterflies and beneficial predatory insects while providing companion blooms
✗ Keep away from
Release juglone toxin that inhibits growth and can kill sensitive flowering plants
Produces allelopathic compounds that suppress growth of nearby plants
Releases growth-inhibiting chemicals and competes aggressively for nutrients
