Gaillardia F1 Finest Mixed Color - Flower Seeds
Specifications
| Family |
Asteraceae |
| Native region |
Southern and Central United States |
| Mature height |
30-60 cm |
| Growth rate |
Fast |
Care guide
| Sunlight |
Full sun, 6+ hours daily |
| Watering |
Low; water when soil dries, tolerates dry spells well |
| Soil / mix |
Light, well-drained, even sandy soil; dislikes wet roots |
| Fertilizer |
Minimal; too much feed reduces flowering |
| Difficulty |
Easy |
Uses
<p>Gaillardia is grown as a cheerful ornamental for beds, borders, edging and pots, and makes a long-lasting cut flower. Its blooms are a favourite of butterflies and bees, supporting a pollinator-friendly garden.</p>
Growing tips
<p>Gaillardia seed needs light to germinate, so <strong>surface sow</strong> or barely cover and keep moist. It can be direct sown or started in trays; germination takes <strong>7-14 days</strong>. Thin or transplant seedlings 25-30 cm apart in full sun. Plants flower in about <strong>2-3 months</strong> from sowing; deadhead spent blooms to keep them flowering for months.</p>