Gaillardia grandiflora (Blanket Flower) (Seeds)

Description

Clear, bright golden yellow daisy-like flowers highlighted with attractive maroon-red centres. Naturalized Gaillardia type. Ideal for cutting and at the back of the perennial border. Height 75 cm (30″). Self-sows readily but is not invasive and is very easy to grow. Hardy to Zone 3.

How to Grow

350 seed/gram. Sow directly outdoors anytime from April to August in a sunny spot for flowering in the following year. For first year flowering sow seed indoors in a soil-less mix at the beginning of March – do not cover seed as light aids in germination. Germinate at 20- 25 C (70-80 F) for 14-21 days. Then grow on under lights at a cooler temperature before hardening off and planting outside.