Bring vibrant, long-lasting color to your garden with Gaillardia, an heirloom variety known for its daisy-like blooms in fiery reds, oranges, and yellows. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, this variety is perfect for borders, flower beds, and pollinator-friendly gardens. Its striking blooms provide a cheerful splash of color all season long.
Features & Specifications:
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Plant Type: Perennial or annual depending on climate
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Light Requirement: Full sun
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Bloom Season: Summer through early autumn
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Height: 12–24 inches
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Uses: Borders, flower beds, cottage gardens, pollinator gardens
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Quality: Heirloom, non-GMO, open-pollinated seeds
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Soil Preparation: Prefers well-drained soil with moderate organic content.
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Sowing Time: Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow outdoors after frost danger.
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Sowing Depth: Cover seeds lightly, about 1/8 inch deep.
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Spacing: Space plants 10–12 inches apart for optimal growth.
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Watering: Keep soil lightly moist during germination; reduce watering once established.
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Germination Period: 10–20 days under warm conditions.
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Care Tips: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage prolonged flowering and maintain plant shape.