GAILLARDIA ARISTATA
PACKETS CONTAIN 50 SEEDS
Known as ‘Blanket Flowers’, these are one of the longest-blooming perennials, well suited to hot sunny sites. This variety forms a low growing mound of olive-green leaves and spectacular rich red flowers with gold edges
Plants should be divided in early spring every 2 to 3 years. These will not tolerate wet, heavy clay soil, particularly in the winter. Flowers are attractive to butterflies, and also excellent for cutting.
- Frost Tolerant
- Evergreen Foliage
| Method | Sow Direct or Raise Seedlings |
| Sowing Depth | 3mm |
| When to sow in Australia |
Tropical/Sub-tropical: Late-Winter to Spring Temperate: Spring Cold: Late Spring and Early Summer |
| Germination | 7 -12 days days at 21-23°C Soil temperature. |
| Plant Spacing | 40cm |
| Height | 35cm |
| Position | Full sun to part shade |