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GaillardiaCommon name; Blanket flower Gaillardia is a 500mm (18") high hardy annual suitable for growing in herbaceous borders and containers. An excellent long flowering plant that is quite easy to grow, the bi-coloured flowers generally appear from July till first frosts. Remove dead flowers to prolong the flowering period, and reduce the possibility of self seeding.
Week 15; Sow seed in pots/ trays of seed compost and germinate at at a temperature of 20°-24°C (68°-75°F). Alternatively; sow Week 20-22 Germination should take five to seven days.
Week 17; Prick off the seedlings into cell trays or boxes when large enough to handle.
Week 19; Place in coldframe to harden off until planting out time.
Week 21; Plant out 300mm (12") apart in a sunny well-drained location, although they will grow reasonably well in most soils and shaded positions.
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