Gaillardia grandiflora Burgundy
Gaillardia grandiflora Burgundy
Hardy Herbaceous Perennial
- Flowers: Summer to Autumn
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Well drained
- Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
- Height: 24 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Special Features: Flowers in first year
- Ideal for: Border
Description
Large flowers of unusual colouring.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | February to May. |
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Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed compost in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 70-75F (20-25C). Sow in well drained compost, just covering the seed with compost, but do not exclude light, which is beneficial to germination. Reduce the soil temperature at night during germination.
Growing Instructions
Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle. Acclimatise young plants to outdoor conditions before planting out 30cm (12in) apart in full sun.
Aftercare Instructions
Prefers a well drained soil.