Gaillardia

Hardy Perennial

• Flowers: Summer to Autumn
• Position: Full sun
• Soil: Well drained
• Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
• Height: 18 inches
• Germination: Easy
• Aftercare: Easy
• Special Features: Flowers in first year
• Ideal for: Border, Cut Flower

Description

An outstanding variety, which often flowers in the first year from sowing. Mid-height plants produce masses of fiery red blooms surrounded by a ring of rich flame yellow. Can be used as annual bedding, or year after year as a perennial. Excellent for beds and borders; flowers in first year from seed.

Sowing Instructions

Sowing time:	February to April.

Germinate at 20-30C (68-86F) on the surface of a good free draining, damp seed compost. Do not cover the seed. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag until after germination which usually takes 14-21 days. Do not exclude light, as this helps germination.

Growing Instructions

Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into trays or 7.5cm (3in) pots. Grow on in cooler conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost, 30cm (12in) apart.

Aftercare Instructions

Prefers a well drained soil in full sun or semi shade.