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How to Grow Gaillardia Pulchella

Also called blanket flower or Indian blanket flower, gaillardia's striking daisy-like bloom in orange, gold and yellow has distinctive markings reminiscent of Southwestern Native American weaving. This annual thrives in poor soils with little water and reseeds easily, making it a popular wildflower.

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    Things You'll Need

    • Bypass Pruners
    • Compost Makers
    • Fertilizers
    • Hand Cultivators
    • Mulch
    • Plants
    • Seeds
    • Watering Cans
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        Check the plant label carefully. Both annual and perennial types of gaillardia are available. Annual gaillardia has the advantage of blooming for a longer period of the summer and costing less per plant.

      • 2

        Plant in a spot with full sun. Gaillardia also likes hot, dry weather and tolerates a wide variety of soils.

      • 3

        Trim spent blooms to encourage further flowering.

      • 4

        Fertilize once when flowering begins, also to encourage further flowers.

      • 5

        Pull up and discard plants in autumn, once frost has felled the plants.

    Tips & Warnings

    • Try leaving the spent flowers on annual gaillardia. The plant often will self-seed in many climates.

    • Gaillardia does well where it's hot and dry but not where it's hot and humid, such as in the Southeast.

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