This is my first time growing gomphrena. I grew Strawberry Fields and a white gomphrena from a seed exchange. The strawberry fields gomphrena is absolutely gorgeous (not a red flowers person but this will change anyone's mind). Planted 7 seeds at the end of February, all germinated in 2-4 days Flowered from mid July- flowers get even larger, more stunning in August. The smell is sweet and lovely Will grow again and again.