Gaillardia herbaceous plants for open ground. Gaillardia herbaceous plants for outdoor use: Arizona San cultivar. Perennial Gaillardia hybrid
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Gaillardia perennial - planting and care for luxurious flowering
Perennial Gaillardia flower - planting and caring for which is not difficult, rather unpretentious, easily grown from seeds, with the help of seedlings, by dividing rhizomes. Doesn't require much attention in fall - pruning is easy and simple, and crop fertilization is done on schedule for a lush bloom. Below you will find a photo of a flower, as well as find out when to plant a crop, what moments are key when planting.
Gaillardia - varieties
A dazzlingly bright, yellow-red flower of the Aster family, so attractive for its unpretentiousness to conditions and a long flowering period - this is perennial Gaillardia. Planting and caring for it is not difficult and accessible to everyone. 
There are up to 25 varieties of this plant, but most often three species can be found in flower beds - beautiful Gaillardia, spinous, hybrid. It is also possible to distinguish Gaillardia obtuse and lanceolate - its trademark shades always remain red and yellow in a wide variety of combinations.
Gaillardia (gaillardia) is a beautiful large-flowered - lush, up to half a meter in diameter, a bush with massive baskets with a sunny yellow core, red petals. On the basis of wild species growing in Mexico, cultivated hybrids have been created - terry Picta, Lorenza variety with round inflorescences, globular Yellow plume and terry Red plume.
Gaillardia spinous is distinguished by high, up to 75 cm, pubescent stems. It has to be tied up so that the shoots do not deviate in different directions. The most common varieties are Orange Mandarin, Wirral Flame, Dazze with classic purple petals framed with golden borders, and the sunny yellow Croftvav Yellow.
Gaillardia hybrid combines the best features of the two previous varieties. This is a tall plant, the inflorescences of which are pleasing to the eye for almost two months; the varieties of Bremen, Burgundy, Zone, Kobold and others are known. Low-growing varieties have also been obtained - Prima Vera, Arizona San. Landing of both is not difficult.
Gaillardia perennial - planting
If you are going to grow beautiful flower on the site, it is worth remembering that there are two main options for propagating a culture - by seeds and division.
A seed culture is grown like this - the garden is sown in late April-early May. Seeds are placed shallowly into open ground, which sprout in two weeks, if the temperature has already reached +15 ْ + ... 20 ْ С. At the end of summer, the grown plants are thinned out, leaving gaps of at least 20 cm, and planted in other flower beds. If you don't know what to sow before winter, choose this flower. The seeds will successfully overwinter in the ground and will sprout in the spring.
We decided to propagate by seeds the bushes that are already growing in your garden - then choose the brightest and largest flowers to obtain planting material. But, be prepared for the fact that new inflorescences may be colored differently than the parent specimens. Flowering will begin the next year after planting, while the bush can grow in one place for about five years.
The flower is able to reproduce and self-sowing. If you do not want it to spread throughout the entire area, cut off the fading heads in time. The spherical achenes that remain after flowering look very impressive; they are often used for ikebana as dried flowers.
Can perennial Gaillardia bloom in the first year?
Yes, if you grow it in seedlings. In February-March, seeds are sown for seedlings in boxes, in moist soil, and covered with foil, providing a greenhouse effect. It is necessary to create additional lighting up to 14 hours a day, temperature +20 ْ С. In May, seedlings are planted in a flower bed.
Gaillardia Arizona Red Shades - pictured
The easiest way to propagate a culture is by division. The bush is dug up in early spring or autumn, divided into 2-3 parts, and planted. The soil should be not too acidic, as light as possible, fertile, although Gaillardia is not demanding on this criterion. Before planting, it is recommended to fertilize the bed with humus, ash, rotted compost, complex mineral fertilizer at the rate of one tablespoon per 10 liters of water. But fresh manure is contraindicated for a sunny flower.
Winter care and preparation
Timely feeding, loosening and weeding are all the care that a perennial needs. It is drought-resistant, so you need to water it after the topsoil has completely dried out. Increase watering if the dry period is prolonged. But, remember that this inhabitant of flower beds does not like waterlogged soil.
It is useful to mulch the garden bed with compost. It is recommended to feed it two to three times during the summer with mineral fertilizers. It is especially important to fertilize the flowers during budding to ensure abundant flowering. It is advisable to carry out the final top dressing a month before frost, after the faded flower heads are cut off.
color Gaillardia in the garden
Tall bushes often fall apart. To maintain a beautiful shape, they need to be tied up - sometimes it is enough to surround the bush with more stable flowers, for example, irises or peonies, which will serve as a support for them.
Although the flower is considered frost-hardy, the bushes can freeze out. Therefore, it will not be superfluous to cover them with foliage, coniferous branches, peat, especially if these are plants of the first year of life.
It is better to prune the aerial part of the flower in October, leaving stems 3-5 cm long. Pruning will not allow pests to winter in the remnants of leaves, and prevent them from rotting.
The culture has a strong immunity. But, it can also be destroyed by pests, diseases, especially fungal - powdery mildew, white rust, gray rot. If spots appear on the leaves, treat the perennial with potassium permanganate solution or fungicides. It can be colloidal sulfur, Bordeaux mixture, Hom, Oxyhom, Topaz preparations. Pests, mainly whitefly, are fought with insecticides such as Decis and Actellic. If the defeat has gone too far, it is better to dig up the bush and burn it.
Gaillardia belongs to the Astrov family and outward appearance looks like a golden-red chamomile. The bright and unusual flower came to Europe from the central and southern parts of America, where it still grows wild today. It owes its name to botanist Gaillard de Charentono, a member of the Paris Academy of Sciences, who lived in the 18th century. Now a beautiful and sunny plant adorns our parks, squares, personal plots. In our article, we will consider the intricacies of planting and caring for this solar plant.
Origin and history of the plant
Gaillardia belongs to a well-known family, which includes 1/10 of all ornamental flowering plants on our planet. These are the closest relatives of chrysanthemums, asters, sunflowers, gerberas and dahlias. Under natural conditions, it is widespread in the southern latitudes of North America. In the states of Oklahoma and Texas, it is found everywhere.
In open places, flower carpets of the "sun flower" are found along railways, in large meadows, pastures, and beaches. The Gaillardia bloom on the prairie is like a fire, which is why in English the plant is called "firewheel" or "wheel of fire". She is the official flower symbol of the state of Oklahoma, which was noted in the 1985 Constitution of the state.
The legend about this flower is also known. In a certain kingdom lived a needlewoman-weaver who created such beautiful carpets that people from other countries came to admire the amazing beauty and buy a carpet to decorate their home.
A beautiful overseas flower associated with legends and legends
And on the next street there lived a girl who was not distinguished by any external remarkableness or special talents. But her envy of her lucky neighbor knew no bounds. She also tried to weave carpets, but terrible and gloomy patterns emerged from under her hands, which only frightened people.
And then she decided to kill her neighbor. Because of her witchcraft, the hands of the clever weaver were numb, she could no longer create such beauty. And soon she fell ill and died. People came to her grave to remember talented person and were amazed: the whole grave was covered with a carpet of bright red flowers that blazed like fire.
People began to take shoots of an amazing flower with different bright colors and create flower carpets near their homes. So the memory of the good needlewoman, the weaver, who gave people joy, has been preserved.
American Indians wrote their legends about the flower. They claimed that Gaillard's petals used to glow with a bright yellow halo. They were used by Atzec and Mayan women to decorate their hairstyles during religious holidays or rituals. When the Spaniards came to the land of the Indians, who burned the huts of local residents and shed "rivers of blood", the flower was painted with shades of red and burgundy tones.
Biological characteristics of the plant
Gaillardia (lat.Gaillardia) has several names that have changed since the cultivation of its decorative forms. This representative of the Astrov family is also called Gaillardia or Gaillardia. The genus has about 25 species. Among them, garden forms are represented mainly by Gaillardia hybrids.
Flower culture appearance
These are drought-resistant annuals and perennials herbaceous plants that are cultivated as perennials. Gaillardia forms a powerful shrub up to 1 m with branching or straight herbaceous, pubescent stems and strong horizontal roots. More compact specimens are also known, growing up to 25-35 cm, which are more popular.
Large specimens require a garter to support and are combined in group plantings with plants that have strong stems so that they can support the "neighbor".
The structure of the flower forming the inflorescence basket
Most specific traits decorative culture:
- forms bush forms
- leaves are simple, lanceolate or oval, with a jagged edge
- flowers are collected in an inflorescence basket, which is simple, double or semi-double
- flower baskets are arranged singly, painted yellow-red and odorless
Simple flower forms are formed by one row of marginal petals, and tubular ones are located in the center, semi-double ones are surrounded by several rows of petals, double ones are formed by overgrown funnel-shaped petals, from which the inflorescence is collected. Gaiaardia is distinguished by abundant flowering and forms a fruit - a hemicarp with a tuft.
As an annual, Gaillardia is known beautiful, and as a perennial, Gaillardia hybrid and spinous Gaillardia are cultivated. Since Gaillardia is similar to helenium, some growers attribute them to a common genus, but these are different plants.
Pollinating butterfly on a flower
Single beautiful inflorescences delight from June to frost. This long flowering allows the plant to be used in combined or single plantings on flower beds and borders. Flowers stand well in cut, so it is sometimes grown for bouquets. In one place he feels well for 4 years, after which he needs to be transplanted to a new place.
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You can propagate a perennial "chamomile" by dividing an adult bush into several parts, which is done when transplanting to a new place. Another method that flower growers practice is seed propagation. In rare cases, cuttings are used.
Growing from seeds
Seeds ripened in September can be harvested from specimens that are most interesting in color and shape.
But there is one "but" here. Hybrid seed collection forms cannot be used.... The bush will grow weak and the flowers will be faded, so the seeds should be purchased from the garden center.
If the dried flowers are not removed during the season, the seeds ripened in them will self-sow and in the spring, numerous shoots of young plants with weaker varietal qualities will appear on your site. It is desirable to remove them.
The seed sowing sequence is as follows:
- Containers, boxes or other containers are filled with earth, which must be well moistened.
- Sowing is carried out in February-March superficially: the ground is lightly sprinkled with vermiculite. They try to distribute the seeds evenly over the surface.
- The containers are placed in a bright room at t = + 20-23C, periodically moistening the soil. Cover with glass or foil to create a greenhouse effect.
- Shoots appear after 2 weeks, which are covered from direct sunlight or transferred to a cooler place. A greenhouse with high humidity and moderate temperatures is suitable.
- Seedlings dive in the 3-leaf phase into separate cups, provide moderate watering and light for 14 hours.
The duration of daylight is long, so it is advisable to install fluorescent lamps. In low light and high humidity, small seedlings can develop gray rot.
Planting seedlings in the ground
Usually, flower growers practice autumn sowing, when the seedlings grow large and strong enough. Planting time is from mid-August to mid-September. A place for a bright plant is selected sunny with nutritious and light soil and (if necessary) a drainage system.
Small plants, obtained from seeds and ready for planting in the ground
The soil is carefully dug up and applied to 1 sq. M. a bucket of compost or humus, a glass of wood ash and complex mineral fertilizers in a minimum concentration. Gaillardia does not like excess moisture, acidic soils; fresh manure is not suitable for her as a fertilizer.
Seedlings are planted in holes at a distance of 30-40 cm. For undersized and compact bushes, this distance is reduced to 20-25 cm. The planting site is compacted and watered abundantly, shading from the bright sun. In the garden, they are planted in separate groups of 3-5 pieces, which look like bright color spots.
Planting period and rooting process
Plants adapt well and take root until winter, and the next year they begin to bloom. Sometimes flower growers practice spring sowing of seedlings. The seeds are planted at a distance of 1-2 cm so that they grow stronger and form a rosette of leaves. In autumn, young plants are transplanted to a permanent place, and the next year you can admire the bright colors.
Sometimes seeds are sown directly into the ground from July to September. They are scattered superficially without burying deep into the soil. In spring, a rosette of leaves begins to form, and flowering begins only after a year.
Young seedlings planted in the fall must be cut "at the root" before wintering, removing the entire leaf part. Then cover with dry foliage or spruce branches, since delicate shoots can freeze out.
Read also: Reproduction by dividing the bush and cuttings
After dividing, small bushes of a flower culture are gradually restored and grow.
The rhizome is divided when the plant is 4-5 years old. At the same time, it is carefully dug up and cut into several equal parts with a knife. Each of them must have roots and ground shoots.
It is undesirable to divide the mother plant into too small parts: they will take root for a long time and may not bloom next year. It is optimal to get 3 new plants from each bush... It is best to replant a flower culture in the spring.
Some growers practice propagation by root cuttings. For this:
- the curtain is buried along the perimeter
- large roots are gently pulled out of the ground
- cut them off and divide into 5 cm pieces
- laid in a greenhouse in a semi-horizontal position
- monitor soil moisture and constantly spray the top part
- after the appearance of the roots, they are transferred to the school for adaptation
This technique is used if it is important to get a large number of specimens of a certain variety.
Read also: Basic rules of care
The unpretentiousness of the decorative culture allows even inexperienced growers to grow it
The main care consists in rare watering (the plant is drought-resistant), a garter and shelter for the winter in areas with cold and little snowy winters.
You need to carry out the following activities for Gaillardia to feel great on your site:
- Water sparingly, as needed, when the clod dries up. The plant is drought-resistant, therefore, abundant watering is destructive for it.
- The soil should be well cultivated, but the plant does not require rich soil. The main thing is that the acidity of the soil pH is low, and the soil is moderately loose.
- For abundant and long-lasting flowering, dried flowers are removed throughout the growing season.
- Tall varieties need to be tied up. They need support, otherwise the bush will be spreading or the shoots are on the ground. The support can be created from any available material and decorated.
- Loosening and weeding are required throughout the summer. To reduce the labor intensity of this process, the soil is mulched with peat, humus, sawdust, foliage.
For Gaillardia, top dressing is mandatory. Over the summer, the flower culture is fed three times:
- first time feed the plant during the budding period;
- second- during the period of active summer flowering;
- third- after flowering, during the period of pruning the peduncles (horses in September).
Complex fertilizers are used for flowering plants, from organic matter - compost or humus. The plant reacts negatively to an excess of organic components.
This is what a well-groomed plant looks like.
In autumn, before the first frost, remove all peduncles... Gaillardia tolerates winters well. But in cold climatic zones, it needs shelter with fallen leaves and spruce trees. If the winter is snowy, then it is enough to “cover” the plant with snow.
Read also: Diseases and pests
If the soil is "heavy" and the soil is waterlogged, then Gaillardia is easily affected by fungal infections:
- powdery mildew
- white rust
- gray mold
When the first signs of the disease are found, all damaged leaves should be removed. When the disease has "reached" the flower, treatment with fungicides is necessary - antifungal drugs: Bordeaux mixture, colloidal sulfur, Hom, Oxyhom or Topaz. In addition, the cause of the disease should be eliminated and the irrigation regime changed, otherwise the bush may die completely.
At the first symptoms of the disease: a change in the color of the leaves to a lighter color, the appearance of gray spots, you need to shed the plant with pink "potassium permanganate" and remove the infected leaves.
Of the pests, aphids and whiteflies visit the flower culture. Their small settlement will make it possible to get by with folk remedies. If the colonies of pests have become massive, then without chemicals not enough. Usually Aktelik or Decis are used, having previously studied the instructions for use and observing safety precautions.
Read also: Gaillardia in landscape design
The long flowering period makes Gaillardia an irreplaceable flower for decorating flower beds, flower beds, park areas. The varieties with 2-3-colored baskets of inflorescences, which are planted separately or in small groups, look spectacular. They look like a bright spot against a green lawn or ornamental shrubs.
In single plantings, the soil under the plant is covered with large mulch (chips, sawdust, needles). It will improve the aesthetic appearance and neatness of the bush and will serve its direct purpose: it will cover the soil from weathering, weeds, and leaching. In winter, it will protect the roots from frost.
Low-growing varieties in mixed flower plantings
Tall varieties are suitable for multi-tiered flower beds or multi-stage compositions.... Of these, designers create various combinations in combination with asparagus, cornflower, goldenrod, chrysanthemums of contrasting (white or yellow) color. For expressiveness, sage, hyssop, lupine are added to them. The plant looks interesting with decorative cereals.
With the help of low-growing varieties, they make out alpine slides, ridges, wide curbs, mixborders... Borders created from the bushes of only this flower attract attention and seem to be a bright, fabulous path. Even single plantings on the lawn create bright spots of color against a green background.
Dwarf Gaillardia varieties look good in flowerpots
Feels great "overseas chamomile" in pots and containers. It is enough to plant one plant in a flowerpot and a beautiful, bright "bouquet" will please the eye all summer long. The containers can accommodate 3-4 flowers. They are placed on a loggia, balcony, terrace or veranda. They will be everywhere "in place" and will give a bright accent to the room.
Some growers grow Gaillardia exclusively for cutting. In the cut, it retains a beautiful appearance for a long time. With its help, they create not only bright bouquets, but also a variety of floristic compositions. Pre-dried, it is used as a dried flower in winter bouquets.
In the science of color science, which studies the effect of color on humans, reds and yellows are believed to reflect energy, activity, and movement. That is why a bright flower will bring animation to any corner of the garden.
Read also: Self-collecting seeds
To collect their seed, they leave several faded peduncles until autumn and tie them with gauze so that the seeds do not fall to the ground. In September, dried achenes are collected in a separate bag or box, if necessary, they are thoroughly dried again and left until spring.
Bright color of flowers evokes positive emotions
In the spring, they are sown in prepared soil to a depth of 0.5-1 cm, watered well and covered with a film so that the soil warms up. At the same time, a greenhouse effect is created under the film.
On the 12th day, young shoots appear.
The pick is carried out in the phase of 3 true leaves. And they are transplanted to a permanent place only in the fall, when the seedlings become strong and well leafy. Gaillardia will bloom only in a year.
The varietal qualities of plants obtained from seeds are rarely preserved. Do not be surprised if, despite all your efforts, the wrong flower grows from the seed that you dreamed of. Also, the color scheme may be different.
Resting place decorated with Gaillard
"Chamomile flower" reproduces well by self-sowing. Therefore, you can simply leave the dried flowers on the plant, and in the spring, friendly shoots will appear around, which only need to be thinned out. In areas with warm climate self-seeding is a common phenomenon: the plant behaves like a weed, invading new territories.
Read also: The most common and popular varieties
The most popular among florists are perennial varieties, but there are also amateurs of annuals.
Beautiful (Gaillardia pulchella)
Wild-growing annual from Mexico (Arizona), where it forms huge floral carpets. Forms a spreading one and a half meter bush with an abundance of large inflorescences. The tops of thin and long peduncles end with inflorescence baskets up to 6-7 cm in diameter.
The reed petals are red in the center to yellow at the edges. The central tubular petals are reddish brown. G. beautiful blooms all summer and in autumn an abundance of achenes is formed, which are carried by the wind. Self-seeding occurs and numerous seedlings appear in the spring.
This species has inspired breeders to create hybrids with different flower shapes and colors. Among them, the most common and popular varieties are:
Which translates as "painted". It is characterized by large double or semi-double inflorescences; they have different colours mostly rich, garnet shades. There are two-colored, yellow-red specimens.
"Lorenza"
Variety "Lorenza"
It is distinguished by spherical, double, single-basket inflorescences, which are formed by tubular or funnel-shaped petals with one pointed edge. Yellows and crimson hues create an overall terracotta background. Spreading bush - up to 50-60 cm tall, covered with soft hairs.
Similar to the "Lorenz" variety with red-yellow or yellow balls-baskets.
Distinguished by large, yellow, spherical inflorescences... They have a slightly "disheveled" shape, but the petals do not crumble from wind or rain.
All varieties need abundant lighting, grow well in an open, sunny place, easily tolerate dry periods. Good in mixed plantings in flower beds or in single plantings near the curb. Sometimes they are grown on loggias in containers or flowerpots.
Spinous (Gaillardia aristata) or large-flowered
Gaillardia spinous belongs to perennial crops. The bush, depending on the variety, has a size of 35 to 75 cm. The shoots are erect, bending or drooping in the lower part. The bush is sprawling and lays in the wind or rain, so it needs a garter.
The surface of the plant is abundantly pubescent. The leaf plate is oblong, oval or lanceolate with a solid or serrated edge. Leaves on the stem are sessile, at the root are petiolar.
Baskets are single and very large, reaching 12 cm in diameter... The variety of shades is surprising: among the city of ostia, forms with shades from yellow to bright red and transitional colors are common. In the center, the tubular flowers are usually yellow, but there are exceptions.
The species began to be cultivated in 1812. It was then that breeders began to develop new varieties, among which the most beloved:
"Mandarin"
It is characterized by foliage of delicate, salad shades, covered with densely pubescent hairs. Oblong leaves also have abundant pubescence. The inflorescences are lush, bright orange with a dark center: hence the name of the variety.
"Dazzer"
Variety "Dazzer"
Tall plant up to 70 cm... Single inflorescences swing on thin and strong stems. The light green color of the bush contrasts with the burgundy petals. Ligulate petals are slightly lighter with a bright yellow border along the edge. Looks great in both single and group planting.
"Wirral Flame"
Interesting basket with reed red-yellow flowers and bright yellow edging.
"Tommy"
Differs in long and thin lodging stems up to 70 cm and elongated lanceolate leaves. The golden middle is surrounded by orange-pink petals. The flower diameter reaches 11 cm. Due to its long peduncles and large flowers, the variety is used mainly for cutting into bouquets.
Hybrid (Gaillardia hybrida)
The species comes from the beautiful Gaillardia, crossed with other varieties. This is an abundantly flowering bush up to 80 cm high... Bred simple, double and semi-double flowers of a wide variety of warm shades. Long-lasting flowering: from June to the very frost. Feels good in one place up to 5 years... Growth is slow. Like her “numerous relatives”, she prefers sun, dry soil and warmth.
The most famous varieties are:
When the question arises about choosing garden flowers for suburban area, it seems that they are all beautiful in their own way. But among this multitude of living decorations, the colorful Gaillardia is especially impressive. This extraordinary flower has chic large buds of rich and bright colors. Looking at them, the image of Cinderella is born in my thoughts, who was going to go to the ball and put on an exquisite dress. She is like a simple chamomile turned into a colorful Gaillardia.
The plant belongs to the "Astrovye" family and is one of the most popular flowers on the planet. Among them are asters and persistent, curly dahlias and smiling sunflowers, gerberas and even an artichoke. It is almost impossible to list all the close relatives of the colorful flower. 
Gaillardia is a chic decoration of the landscaping of the backyard area. It is planted in mixed flower beds and flower beds. It is an integral part of alpine slides and low curbs. Against the background of flowering shrubs, the plant looks simply irresistible. And in tandem with daisies, Gaillardia causes an unprecedented delight, because it looks like an elegant princess at a flower ball.
Botanical characteristics
This garden flower grows up to 70 cm in height and forms a luxurious shrub of bright buds. Each of them resembles a colorful basket, in the center of which a miniature sun shines. The inflorescences are held on flexible but long peduncles. Branched shoots, slightly pubescent, covered with many alternate leaves. They are lanceolate or oval in shape. The edges are serrated, which emphasizes the originality of the flower. At the base of the bush, there is a small rosette resembling a green veil, which gives the plant a chic look.
Large and unusually pretty Gaillardia flowers are distinguished by a rich and bright color. The central part of them comes in different tones, but the edging is always yellow. The buds begin to bloom with the onset of summer and continue to delight their fans until the first frost. Interestingly, the inflorescences consist of reed and tubular petals, which have different colors. Extreme (reed) petals are:
The ones that are centered (tubular) are usually:
- dark brown:
- purple;
- light brown.
The middle of the buds is velvety, with a relief character, which, in combination with the petals, looks especially attractive. The original baskets of the plant can be double or semi-double. In double varieties, the middle funnel-shaped flowers are especially developed. Semi-double specimens have 2 or 3 rows of reed petals, which look gorgeous against the background of the greenery of the plant. 
In the photo provided, Gaillardia looks like a real queen on personal plot.
The flower is grown not only on the personal plot, but also on the balcony or as a houseplant.
When the process of lush flowering ends, a seed ball remains on a high peduncle. It is slightly spiny to the touch and looks like a miniature brown hedgehog. Often, such fluffy decorative cones are used when forming compositions from dry plants.
In order for the plant to always look gorgeous on the garden area, wilted inflorescences should be plucked regularly.
Growing secrets
To grow a colorful flower in a home flower bed, it should be borne in mind that this plant is of two main types: annual and perennial. Annual Gaillardia can be cultivated by sowing seeds and growing seedlings. At the end of February or at the beginning of March, large seeds are spread on the prepared moist soil. Then they are carefully sprinkled with a small amount of vermiculite. It is a natural substrate that is able to effectively control moisture at the soil surface. Thanks to him, the plant takes root faster in a new place.
It is advisable to keep containers with crops in a well-lit room at an optimum temperature of no higher than 23 degrees. The greens will appear after 10 or 15 days. If you know how to grow Gaillardia from seed and when to plant it outdoors, there will always be room in the garden for such a cute "princess". Therefore, when growing seedlings in an enclosed space, the following factors should be taken into account:
- there must be an increased level of humidity in the room;
- when the first shoots appear on a flower, they must be planted in separate pots or cells;
- the soil should be watered as it dries;
- to increase daylight hours, use additional lighting with fluorescent lamps.
Since the annual Gaillardia is a plant for open ground, the hardened seedlings are planted in September or even in mid-August. To do this, choose a sunny place in the garden, where there is good fertile soil. In addition, it must have good drainage, because the plant does not like stagnation of liquid in the area of the root system. The distance between the seedlings is 25 cm. The plant will bloom next year.
When preparing the soil for planting seedlings, fertilizer is applied to it. A 10 liter bucket of compost or high-quality humus is poured onto 1 m² of the plot. Having carefully dug up the soil, add 1 glass of wood ash and a handful of ready-made ones to it.
Perennial Gaillardia is planted in the fall, when it is a warm and sunny day. You can also sow seeds back in July by scattering them over the plowed area. It is not necessary to cover the soil, the main thing is to water it regularly as it dries. Before the onset of winter, the seedlings will sprout, forming a basal green rosette of 15 leaf plates. In addition, they will have time to root well, and the plant will bloom next year. Thus, perennial Gaillardia can grow in one area without transplanting for more than 5 years.
So that the plant can delight its fans for a long time, it is important proper care... First of all, it is desirable for the motley beauty to provide enough light. Therefore, it is better not to plant the flower under branchy trees, spreading bushes or in the shaded part of the summer cottage.
It is better to water the colorful "chamomile" as the soil dries up. In extreme summer heat - more often, in the rainy season - as needed. Competent planting of perennial Gaillardia and caring for the plant involves regular loosening of the soil and weeding from weeds. Once the buds have wither, they should be removed from the bush to extend the flowering period. Tall types of Gaillardia must be tied up. In addition, throughout the season it is important to feed it:
- during the ejection of buds;
- lush flowering;
- in late autumn 30 days before the winter cold.
If the bush has been growing in one area for more than 5 years, it needs to be transplanted. To do this, you should dig up a curtain of Gaillardia, divide it into parts, and then plant it in a new flower bed. It is better to do the procedure in spring, the main thing is that there are enough roots and young shoots on the cuttings
It is strictly forbidden to use manure for fertilizing Gaillardia. From it, the plant is sick and may die.
Variety of varieties of the kingdom "Gaillardia"
The flower received its exotic name in memory of the French activist Gaillard de Charentonneau. Like this man, the plant endures dry times, cold winters and always luxuriantly decorates garden beds. If the flower grows in areas where winters are warm, it does not need additional shelter. And you can sow seeds after the snow has melted from the ground. Due to its unpretentiousness, the plant has received universal recognition. Therefore, more than 20 different types lovely garden decoration. Having carefully examined the photo of Gaillardia flowers, you can lift the curtain of bright decoration of unsurpassed plants.
Gaillardia "Beautiful"
A wild beauty of this species is found on the territory of Mexico and can often turn into a sprawling flowering bush up to 50 cm in diameter. It blooms magnificently throughout the summer with large buds, which are rainbow baskets. Each has a yellow center and purple reed petals.
After the beautiful Gaillardia blooms on the shoots, fruits are formed that resemble rounded balls with a tuft. The seeds retain their germination for a long time, so the plant was used for breeding new varieties. They differ in the structure of the bud and the coloring of the petals. In ornamental gardening, the following plant options are especially appreciated:
Unique types of beautiful Gaillardia are used to decorate country landscapes. They are also suitable for forming cut flower bouquets.
Gaillardia "Arizona Sun"
This variety is considered one of the most demanded flowers for summer cottages. Its main feature is that it blooms in the very year it is sown. In addition, Gaillardia Arizona San throws out buds before all other species of this flower. Lush flowering continues throughout the season until the onset of cold weather.
The plant grows only up to 25 cm in height, therefore it is considered a dwarf species. Inflorescences in the form of baskets are kept on strong peduncles. The diameter of the bud of Gaillardia Arizona reaches 9 cm during flowering, which turns the garden flower bed into a bright bouquet of sunny flowers.
Gaillardia Arizona Red Shades
When grown correctly, the plant forms a small compact shrub up to 30 cm high. Some variants can reach 70 cm. The buds bloom on tall pedicels, 6 or 8 pieces per plant. They come out of the ground outlet, drawing everyone's attention. Gaillardia Arizona Red Shades feels great in open areas where there is a lot of sunlight. It blooms almost all summer, until the first autumn frosts. It does not lose its properties for a long time, being in a decorative vase after cutting. The flower is used to decorate the backyard landscapes of country houses.
Gaillardia "Spinous"
A plant from this series is distinguished by the presence of dense shoots with dense villi along the entire length. They grow up to a maximum of 75 cm, so they require a garter. The leaf plates of the spinous Gaillardia have three different shapes:
- oval;
- oblong;
- lanceolate.
The edges of its foliage are jagged or solid. The back side with delicate villi resembling white cobwebs. Wide inflorescences consist of variegated flowers of copper, yellow or orange... Sometimes they come in two or three colors. In the center of the bud of the large-flowered Gaillardia (as it is sometimes called) is a rounded purple or brown disc.
It begins to bloom magnificently in June, continuing to delight fans until the onset of autumn. It tolerates winters perfectly, does not need additional shelter.
Gaillardia "Burgundy"
An exquisite bright perennial - Gaillardia burgundy is often used to decorate borders or mixborders (complex multi-tiered flower beds). The plant is quite tall (about 70 cm). Shoots emerge from the ground rosette, decorated with wide buds in the form of decorative baskets. Often, the inflorescences are wine-red saturated in color. The variety belongs to the decorative variants of hybrid Gaillardia and is in demand among gardeners.
So that the bushes do not lose their attractiveness, they need supports. They can be neatly installed near the flower bed and tied up with green ropes.
Perennial and annual colorful "daisies" look harmoniously in any version of garden beds. Therefore, they are widely used in landscape design for country houses. Those who grow this wonderful flower always find joy during its lush bloom.
Reproduction of Gaillardia by dividing the bush - video
At home in America it is called the "fire wheel", and in Russia - "sun flower" or "motley chamomile". His real name sounds beautiful and noble - Gaillardia.
Photo of Gaillardia in the garden
This flower began to be used in floriculture more than two centuries ago and to this day is considered a real find, it is unpretentious, hardy, easy to plant and care for, and responds with lush flowering to a minimum of care.
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However, some gardeners believe: "What my neighbor has is not interesting to me!" And your neighbor definitely has Gaillardia. But do not rush to consider this flower uninteresting!
This is what Gaillardia looks like.
Description of Gaillardia
Gaillardia belongs to the Asteraceae family, it looks like chamomile, sunflowers, gerberas, and zinnias ... Initially, this herb was an annual, but breeders bred several of its species as perennials.
Gaillardia grows in the sunniest places, tolerates heat and winter cold well, is undemanding to watering and belongs to a favorite group of plants called "grows by itself."
Several years ago, the flower was described as "a bush 60 - 80 cm high, with straight stems, blooming profusely from June to August with large yellow-orange or yellow-red flowers."
Now the description has become much richer:
- miniature specimens up to 30 cm in height appeared;
- the range of colors has significantly expanded: from apricot to crimson tones;
- the size of the inflorescences and their fullness have increased: there are many varieties with semi-double and double flowers;
- the flowering period is now in many representatives from June to frost.
And this without losing the main qualities - unpretentiousness, drought and frost resistance. Now it is quite possible to choose a variety that your neighbor definitely does not have!
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Unusual crimson petals. |
Semi-double Gaillardia |
Luxurious terry specimen |
Growing Gaillardia from seeds
The desire to grow Gaillardia from your own seeds arises if you like a certain color or quality of the mother plant. I must say that not every Gaillardia seed will repeat the desired characteristics, therefore the best and most reliable option is to purchase selection seeds from trusted producers.
There are two ways to grow a "wheel of fire" from seeds:
- Planting in containers at home. This must be done at the very beginning of March in order to plant seedlings in the beds in May. In this case, Gaillardia can bloom as early as June.
- Sowing with seeds in open ground. This work is carried out in April. In August, the grown bushes are transplanted into flower beds, where they winter. Gaillardia will bloom next year.
You can grow Gaillardia and self-sowing if you are satisfied with the unpredictable qualities of the future bush.
Colors for every taste.
Growing by sowing seeds in the ground
For sowing seeds directly into the ground, you need to choose a site with well-drained soil; on clay and waterlogged soil, you will not get strong plants.
Growing through seedlings
The most reliable way is to grow through seedlings at home or in a greenhouse.
- At home, planting boxes or containers with light soil are used. The earth needs to be moistened, seeds should be scattered over its surface, slightly pressed in and covered with a transparent film on top of the container. The coating must be periodically removed to remove condensation.
After 3 - 4 days, the roots germinate, go deeper into the ground, then the cotyledons open. After that, the film can be removed. If the sown seeds are covered with soil, then the cotyledons can open right underground and will not sprout out.
When 2 true leaves appear, the seedlings dive into cups with a volume of at least 200 ml, because they grow very quickly. You can plant in the garden when stable warm weather sets in, and immediately to permanent places.
The seeds germinate from the soil surface.
2.Gaylardia can be grown in outdoor greenhouses. The seeding procedure is similar:
- moisten the soil,
- sprinkle seeds
- press firmly against the surface,
- cover the greenhouse with foil on top.
The resulting seedlings can be cut or thinned out and grown in the same garden until the end of summer. In the second half of August, young outlets need to be transplanted to prepared permanent places.
Planting Gaillardia in open ground
When choosing a site in open ground for planting, it is necessary to take into account that Gaillardia can grow in one place for up to 4 - 5 years.
Gaillardia should be given the sunniest place and not be afraid that it will dry out. Even summer residents who come only for the weekend and have the opportunity to water their seedlings 1 - 2 times a week, successfully grow this unpretentious flower. On the contrary, in partial shade or in high humidity, Gaillardia does not bloom and is stunted.
The flower is not picky about the soil, the main thing is that the soil is light and non-acidic. In the hole for the first planting, you need to add a bucket of compost, 30 - 50 g of complex mineral fertilizers and a glass of wood ash. The mixture must be mixed well with the soil.
The holes are placed at a distance of 30 cm from each other. To make the bush grow more lush, you can plant 2 - 3 seedlings in one hole, but this depends on the variety.
Transplanting.
Gaillardia care
The traditional set of activities for the care of Gaillardia, to our delight, is quite small:
- Watering is infrequent, but abundant. With a prolonged period of drought, it is worth increasing the number of waterings.
- Loosening is necessary after each watering. To prevent cracking of the soil and facilitate the delivery of oxygen to the roots.
- Top dressing is carried out three times per season:
- during the period of bud formation,
- during flowering,
- in the fall, in order to prepare Gaillardia for winter.
For feeding, humus and complex mineral fertilizers are used, depending on the phase of the plant's life.
Please note! Gaillardia does not tolerate fresh manure, in no case should it be used for feeding. Only humus can be added.
- Tall specimens require a garter so that heavy stems do not fall apart in different directions.
- Removing dried flowers provides abundant flowering and a well-groomed look.
- After the first flowering, it is better to cut the bush at the root. This technique increases the lifespan of the plant.
- Usually Gaillardia tolerates winter cold well, but young plantings need to be covered with foliage for the winter.
- Gaillardia should be transplanted every 4 to 5 years. So they will remain decorative for a long time. The transplant can be combined with reproduction through dividing the bush.
Pruning dry stems
Growing in flowerpots
Although Gaillardia is considered an outdoor flower, it grows well in flowerpots. For this, undersized varieties are used. For a flowerpot, just one seedling is enough to get a magnificent lush and long-blooming bouquet.
Patio containers work too. Here you can combine it with ampel flowers or collect a bouquet of Gaillardias of several varieties and colors.
Planting in containers is carried out in late April - early May.
Particular attention must be paid to drainage, since in a confined space there is a threat of accumulation of excess moisture. The soil is required light, loose, non-acidic.
Caring for Gaillardia in a flowerpot is even easier:
- provide the plant with a sunny place,
- watering should be very moderate,
- top dressing - according to the same terms as for Gaillardia in the soil, but with recalculation for the volume of soil in the flowerpot.
At the end of the season, Gaillardia can be transplanted into open ground for wintering and covered with foliage or spruce branches. It is not worth taking him into the room, Gaillardia needs a period of rest, which she has in winter.
Reproduction by dividing the bush
In addition to the seed breeding method described above, Gaillardia can also be propagated by dividing the bush. Usually this process is combined with a transplant.
The best time for this event is April. The plant has already awakened, the first shoots have broken out, the size of the bush has become clearly visible. This is important in order to avoid damage to the roots when digging it up. Now you need to follow these steps:
- Prepare holes for future planting with an interval of at least 30 cm.
- Fill them with a mixture of humus or compost with wood ash and complex mineral fertilizers, dig up well.
- Moisten the soil around abundantly.
- Dig up the bush completely.
- Using a sharp knife, divide the rhizome into large parts with several shoots. This is done so that the bush turns out to be strong, grows faster and blooms in due time, that is, in June.
- Water new plantings abundantly and loosen the soil after 2 - 3 days.
You can reproduce by dividing the bush in the fall, but only at the very beginning of September. Young plantings must have time to take root and gain strength to survive the winter cold. A good help for them in this will be top dressing with potash fertilizer and shelter with leaves.
If autumn time is chosen, then before dividing all the flower stalks must be cut off from the bush. They have already fulfilled their function and without them it is easier to perform all the manipulations.
Gaillardia in garden design
Tall Gaillardia look great as a separate planting against the background of conifers and.
The combination of Gaillardia with lupines is very beautiful, and the mixture with rudbeckia and echinacea is often confusing, because they are similar, like twins, and together they form a motley cheerful composition.
Curbs and mixborders are everything for Gaillardia. She will stand out everywhere with a luxurious and bright view, there would be enough sun!
The undersized Gaillardia are just as adorable. Even the stones on the alpine hill do not seem so gray if there is a bush of "motley chamomile" nearby.
It is also convenient to place the Gaillardia in a flowerpot, which can be moved if necessary. Several of these mobile compositions will decorate either a part of the garden, or a patio, or a veranda ... Wherever you place your Gaillardia, it will revive the space around it and create a sunny mood.
Diseases and pests
Gaillardia is rarely exposed to diseases, and pests also rarely attack it, but nevertheless, while caring for a plant, it is necessary to examine it taking into account these problems.
When you find aphids or whiteflies, there is no need to waste time, insects are very aggressive and reproduce quickly. Several insecticide treatments must be performed against them:
- Decis,
- Kinmix,
- Akarin,
- Aktelik and others.
From diseases rot, rust, powdery mildew, spotting are possible. The causative agents of diseases are various fungi, so fungicides will help here:
- Fundazol,
- Topaz,
- AbigaPik and others.
How to collect seeds
It is not always the flower you like that grows from the collected seeds, but it's worth trying. After flowering, a fluffy ball is formed, consisting of many seeds. It must be tied with gauze or cloth and left to dry completely. In the fall, collect the seeds, dry them and can be used for autumn or spring sowing.
It is believed that the seedlings will turn out to be stronger if the seeds are left to winter on the bush. But winters are quite harsh, therefore, in order to reduce the risk, it is better to collect part of the seeds in the fall, and part in the spring and use both parties. 
More and more varieties of Gaillardia of extraordinary beauty are coming out of the hardworking hands of modern breeders. Hardworking gardeners are quite capable of taking over and filling their gardens with these beautiful plants. And a sunny flower will certainly respond to caring care with all its colors, and summer cottage life will become brighter and more fun!
Types and varieties of Gaillardia with photos and names
There are about 30 species of this plant. The most popular among florists are the following types:
- Beautiful (Gaillardia pulchella)
- Spinous (Gaillardia aristata)
- Hybrid (Gaillardia hybrida)
Beautiful (Gaillardia pulchella)
Gaillardia is beautiful - a wild, annual plant that is widespread in the southeastern United States. The bushes grow sprawling up to 60 cm high with flowers 6-7 cm in diameter. Flowering lasts all summer, multiplies by self-sowing.
The most famous and popular varieties of this type:
"Lorenza"
The "Lorenza" variety has spherical, double inflorescences located singly. Sprawling bushes up to 60 centimeters high.
"Red Plume"
Red Plume is a medium-sized bush, up to 50 cm high, on straight shoots there are single inflorescences of an unusual burgundy color, up to 8 cm in diameter.
Gaillardia Ellow Plume is distinguished by large, spherical yellow inflorescences, the height of the bush is about 30 cm, the diameter of the inflorescences is 6-8 cm. It can be grown in pots and flowerpots.
Spinous (Gaillardia aristata) or large-flowered
Gaillardia spinous refers to tall perennial plants. The bushes are sprawling, tall, can grow up to 75 cm and therefore it is better to tie up the shoots. Long bloom from June to late August. The most famous varieties:
"Mandarin"
Mandarin (Gaillardia Mandarin) - bush 60-70 cm in height. The inflorescences are lush, bright orange 12 cm in diameter. Bloom from June to frost.
Dazzler A tall plant, thin but strong shoots reach a height of 70-75 cm. Up to 70 cm. The variety is demanding for watering, frost-resistant. Can be used in group and single landings.
"Goblin"
"Goblin" (Goblin) is a tall perennial plant, the height of the shoots is 50-70 cm. Support is required. Flowering begins in late June and early July and lasts until the first frost.
Hybrid (Gaillardia hybrida)
The species comes from the beautiful Gaillardia, crossed with other varieties. There are double, semi-double and simple flowers in a wide variety of colors. The height of the bushes varies from dwarf to tall.
Varieties of hybrid Gaillardia:
"Primavera"
Primavera is ideal for container and box growing. Each compact bush, whose height does not exceed 25 cm, blooms 8-10 bright flowers. Low-growing bushes are well suited for curbs or paths.
Arizona Sun (Arizona Sun) grows up to 35-40 cm high as a spherical bush. It pleases with flowering throughout the summer. The size of the flowers is quite large, about 9 cm, rich in red color with a yellow canvas. Advantages: - blooming all summer - suitable for planting in containers and flower beds - easy to care for
Arizona Red
Arizona Red is suitable for garden paths and flower beds. The height of the bush is 50-80 cm, the diameter of the inflorescences is 4-10 cm. This plant is distinguished by its unpretentiousness and duration of flowering. Bright flowers of orange, red and yellow shades will delight you from June until frost.
Gardeners appreciate Mesa Yellow for its long bloom, during which your garden will be adorned with large bright yellow flowers that can be cut for spectacular bouquets. This variety is used to decorate flower beds, decorate fences, create single and group plantings. Gaillardia Mesa Yellow is highly drought tolerant.
Flower growers appreciate Gaillardia Mesa Red for its spectacular appearance and early flowering. An adult plant is a bush up to 40 centimeters high, on which large flowers with red petals and yellow-burgundy centers appear at the beginning of summer.
Gaillardia is a plant that belongs to the Aster family. His homeland is considered to be South and Central America. The culture is distinguished by its many colors. They are odorless and very similar in appearance to chamomile or daisy.
The inflorescences are in the form of baskets. Their color can be any within the yellow-red range. You can often see tricolor buds. The stems of the plant are straight and highly branched, forming a sprawling bush. The leaves are characterized by an elongated shape, they are serrated. Peduncles are elongated, thin and flexible.
Description and types
Gaillardia can be tall or short. The latter option is more popular today, since the bushes are distinguished by their compactness. But tall crops must be tied up or planted with plants that have strong stems.
You can observe the beautiful flowering of Gaillardia from June, and this will last until the first frost. The inflorescences are odorless, but presented in incredibly beautiful shades. Another advantage of the plant is that they retain their original appearance, as well as, for a long time, even when they are already cut.
Gaillardia is popular among gardeners due to the fact that it is unpretentious in care, resistant to frost and drought. It is necessary to grow a culture in one place no more than 4 years. Then the bushes need to be replanted or updated. Today the plant is presented in a wide variety. Each variety is distinguished by its external characteristics.
Gaillardia is beautiful
This variety is originally from Mexico, but today it is in great demand in Russia. The culture forms a bush, the height of which reaches 1.5 m. The inflorescences are presented in the form of a basket, the size of which is 6-7 cm. The flowers are purple in the center, and the petals are yellow at the edges. Blooming pleases others throughout the summer. When flowering is over, many seeds are formed.
Gaillardia is beautiful
Gaillardia beautiful is represented by the following varieties:
- Pict... This type of plant gives flowering of a pomegranate color, while the flowers themselves are double. In the photo - Gaillardia Pict:
- Lorenz... This variety has flowers of a yellow-crimson color, have a spherical shape.
- Red plume... The plant has flowers in the shape of a basket, and their color is terracotta.
- Yellow plume... This variety resembles the previous one in appearance, but only its inflorescences are yellow. And here is what Weigela yellow looks like in the photo, you can see in this
Gaillardia beautiful Yellow Plume
Spinous
You can grow spinous Gaillardia in your garden, which has large inflorescences. This plant has great height... Refers to perennials. It has a straight stem, which is strewn with leaves. Its flowers are large, yellow or yellow-purple in color. Their size reaches 12 cm. You can see flowering in June. Learn more about Gaillardia Bristle, help content
The most common varieties include:
- Mandarin... It has tangerine flowers.
Mandarin
- Wirral flame... In this variety, the baskets have a ruby color at the base, and a bright orange color at the edges of the petals.
- Dazzer. This variety can be recognized by the bright red color of the flowers at the base, and the edges of the petals are sandy.
- Croftwav yellow... This variety forms yellow baskets.
Hybrid
This variety was obtained by crossing such types of Gaillardia as beautiful and spinous. The plant is tall, and its flowers can be yellow and brown. His baskets are mostly terry. The flowering period is 2 months.
The hybrid species of Gaillardia today is represented by the following varieties:
- Bremen... This is a tall plant, the height of which reaches 70 cm. Its baskets have a wine color in the center, and the border of the petals is crimson.
- Burgundy... The bush can grow up to 55 cm. Its peculiarity is the presence of wine flowers, the diameter of which is 10 cm.
Gaillardia Hybrid Burgundy
- Zone... You can recognize this variety by its yellow-gold flowers.
- Kobold... It has a branched stem, the height of which reaches 40 cm. The plant has flowers of a yellow-red color.
- Golden goblin... This variety has a low growth, as it reaches a mark of 40 cm. It is used in the design of alpine slides. His baskets are golden yellow.
- Tokajer. It is a tall crop that forms a powerful bush. The baskets are bright orange in color.
- Primavera... This variety is distinguished by its compact size, because the height of the bush does not exceed 25 cm. Another primavera is characterized by a high flowering density.
Primavera
- Arizona sun... These varieties are referred to as dwarf bush height reaches 20 cm. Flowering takes a long time, abundantly, and it is presented in yellow-red tones.
Arizona sun
Lanceolate and obtuse
The dull-toothed type of plant is less common. An annual crop, the height of which can reach up to 1 m. It has green leaves that are elongated. The baskets are chestnut, in appearance they resemble chamomile.
Lanceolate
But Gaillardia lanceolate is a perennial. The height of the bush reaches 60 cm. The stem is branched, leaves with dissected edges. Inflorescences reach 7 cm in diameter. Their color is yellow or red.
But what herbaceous plants for open ground Gaillardia look like can be seen in this
How and when to plant
Before planting a plant, you need to understand the planting method. This can be done in seedlings or directly in open ground.
Seedling method
Sow planting material necessary in February or March, then you can. Spread large seeds on the surface of important soil, sprinkle them lightly and water. Store the container with seedlings in a bright room, where the temperature is 20-23 degrees. Moisten the substrate as needed. Also, make sure that no straight lines are shining on it. Sun rays... It will be possible to see the first shoots in 1-2 weeks.
As soon as the seedlings have formed, then move the container to a cool place. Seedlings grow normally at a temperature of 18-20 degrees. A greenhouse will be an excellent place, since high humidity is required for the normal development of seedlings.
On the video - growing from seeds at home:
When the first 2-3 leaves are formed, then you can proceed to the pick. Subsequent care is reduced to moistening the soil, which must be carried out as soon as the top layer dries. For seedlings, the duration of daylight hours will be 14-16 hours. So you will need to take care of installing fluorescent lamps. If the plant lacks light and moisture, then the seedlings can get sick with gray rot.
Send seedlings to open ground in August or September. A sunny area is perfect for this plant, in which there is a nutritious, light and well-drained soil. Gaillardia will not tolerate stagnant water, acidic soil and manure as fertilizer.
Before planting a plant in the ground, it must be fertilized. To do this, add a bucket of compost, 200 g of wood ash and a handful of mineral dressing per 1 m2 during digging.
It is necessary to plant seedlings in the holes, which will be located at a distance of 20-25 cm. Moisten them, and then plant the seedlings. Sprinkle with earth, and then tamp it. You can see the bloom of Gaillardia next year. It can be grown in one place for no more than 4 years.
Landing in open ground
If you do not want to mess with seedlings, then you can use a more simplified option - plant the seeds immediately in an open area. This should be done from July to September. You do not need to plant seeds too deeply. In the first year, the culture will produce a rosette of 10-15 leaves. But flowering will be only next spring.
How to care
Gaillardia bush does not require special care. It is necessary to periodically loosen the soil, removing weeds. Water the plant sparingly. If there is a drought outside, then irrigation is regular. Since the perennial culture grows all the time, forming a large bush with spreading stems, it must be tied up in time or planted. But what it looks like on, this information will help to understand.
It is worth applying fertilizers during the formation of buds. For this, full fertilizers are used. You can repeat the manipulation during flowering. To prevent the plant from freezing in winter, the bushes should be insulated. To do this, use mulching using humus and peat. You can also build various types of shelters using old tree leaves.
Sometimes Gaillardia is influenced by diseases, including powdery mildew or white rust. Another plant is susceptible to the influence of pests. To combat them, it is worth using special drugs. And for watering, it is worth using
Gaillardia is an amazing culture that looks great both in a flower bed and in a bouquet. It can be planted both singly and in combination with other plants. With a minimum of effort in growing and caring for the flower, you can enjoy long and colorful blooms.