West Coast Seeds
West Coast Seeds (Blanketflower Flower)
West Coast Seeds (Blanketflower Flower)
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Gaillarida pulchella. Also known as Firewheel. This annual North American wildflower has a cone centre, a bit like Echinacea, but surrounded by sunset red petals tipped in gold. Start Blanketflower Gaillardia seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before last frost, or direct sow in April. For best results, top dress with well-rotted manure just as flowering starts. Deadhead regularly and avoid overhead watering to prevent the onset of mildew in late summer. Gaillardia will self sow, but is not an invasive plant. Its natural drought resistance makes it an excellent choice for xeriscaping. They are also nice to have around for cut flower arrangements. Flowers can be quite variable in size and colour pattern.
Annual
| Latin Name |
Gaillardia pulchella |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Exposure |
Full sun |
| Days To Sprout | 7-20 Days |
| Starting |
Sow on the surface of the soil. Transplant or thin to stand 15-30cm (6-12″) apart. |
| Growing |
Feed once, just as flowering begins, and top-dress with well-rotted manure once in summer. Deadhead regularly. Water regularly during dry spells, keeping leaves as dry as possible – this can be done in the early morning, so leaves dry off by noon. Gaillardia will self sow. |
Annual
Sunset red petals tipped in gold
Come centre a bit like Echinacea
May self-sow, but not invasive
Deadhead regularly
