Only for Organic – Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) Seeds 🌻🌿
Add a splash of fiery colors to your garden with Gaillardia, also known as Blanket Flower! These hardy, drought-resistant perennials produce stunning red, orange, and yellow daisy-like blooms that brighten up any landscape. Gaillardia flowers are perfect for borders, flower beds, containers, and wildflower gardens, attracting butterflies, bees, and other pollinators while thriving in tough conditions.
This low-maintenance plant is ideal for beginners and can withstand heat, drought, and poor soil, making it a great choice for long-lasting garden beauty.
🌱 How to Grow Gaillardia Flowers:
✔ Sowing & Germination:
- Sowing Depth: Scatter seeds on the surface and lightly press them into the soil. Do not cover them, as they need light to germinate.
- Spacing: Maintain 12-18 inches between plants for proper airflow and growth.
- Ideal Temperature: Germinates best in 18°C - 24°C.
- Germination Time: 10-20 days under ideal conditions.
✔ Growing Conditions:
- Sunlight: Requires full sun (at least 6-8 hours daily) for the best blooms.
- Soil Type: Prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soil; tolerates poor soil conditions.
- Watering: Water moderately; Gaillardia is drought-tolerant once established. Avoid overwatering.
- Humidity & Climate: Thrives in warm, dry climates and is highly tolerant of heat.
✔ Care & Maintenance:
- Deadheading: Remove faded flowers to encourage continuous blooming.
- Fertilization: Minimal feeding is needed; use a light, balanced fertilizer once a month.
- Mulching: Apply a thin layer of mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Pest & Disease Control: Generally pest-free, but keep an eye out for aphids and fungal diseases in humid conditions. Use neem oil if needed.
✔ Blooming & Harvesting:
- Time to Bloom: 10-12 weeks after sowing.
- Blooming Season: Spring to late autumn; flowers may continue into early winter in mild climates.
- Cut Flowers: Gaillardia makes excellent long-lasting cut flowers for bouquets and floral arrangements.