Plants of Distinction
Gaillardia Simple Simon Red Flower Seeds
If it’s half as good as its sister variety it will be exceptional. Brilliant red colour, tough as old boots with a particularly bushy habit. A masterpiece of breeding.
If it’s half as good as its sister variety it will be exceptional. Brilliant red colour, tough as old boots with a particularly bushy habit. A masterpiece of breeding. 16-20”. HP.
| SKU | WN-6157 |
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| Country of Manufacture | United Kingdom |
| Brand | Plants of Distinction |
| Colour | Red |
| Seeds/packet | 25 |
| Scientific name | Gaillardia grandiflora |
| Common name | Indian Blanket |
| Pre-Cultivation | Feb-Apr |
| Sådd | Så Kokardblomster fröna inomhus från februari till april. Håll fuktigt. Fröplantor dyker vanligtvis upp inom 14-28 dagar
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| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Cultivation Advice | Gaillardia, or Blanket Flowers, are perfect for coastal gardens, patios, wildflower gardens and as a cutting flower. For a blaze of summertime colour that thrives whatever the weather, providing a constant display of cheery large flowers in fiery shades that persist well into autumn; pollinator attracting, low maintenance Gaillardia is hard to beat. Sow Gaillardia indoors from February to April. Keep moist. Seedlings usually appear in 14-28 days at a temperature of 60-70F. Once the Gaillardia seedling are large enough to handle transplant them into individual 3 inch pots. Gradually accustom young plants to outside conditions before planting out into well-drained soil. Remove the dead heads regularly to prolong the flowering season. Will attract beneficial insects into the garden. Gaillardia is perfect for containers or filling gaps at the front of sunny borders. |
| Bloom Time | Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct |
| Attracts Pollinators | Yes |
| Storage | Keep your seeds in a cool, dry and dark place. |