 |
The Gardener's Almanac |  |
||||
| Index | FAQ's | Links | Photos | Guest book | ||
| Gaillardia | Common name; Blanket flower |
A 500mm (18") high hardy annual suitable for growing in herbaceous borders, they generally flower from July till first frosts.
Remove dead flowers to prolong the flowering period.
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.
About this Site © The Gardener's Almanac 2005 Top of page