Gaillardia Pulchella Dwarf Double Mixed Seeds
Seed Type : Non-Hybrid, Open Pollinated and Non-GMO
Plant : 25-30 cm high
Flower : Very attractive, long blooming for period of 4 months
Colour : Double red, orange, yellow, pink
Specifications : Suitable for bedding, pots and borders. Very good cut flower.
- SOWING
TIMEMay-June and October-December
- Sowing
Distance25- 30 cm plant to plant
- Fruit
WeightN/A
- Fruit
ShapeN/A
- Days to
maturity25-30 days
- Details
- How to sow
- Reviews
Planting instructions
Blanketflower is grown from seeds. Sow seeds directly into your flower garden, or start seeds indoors, for transplanting later.
Sow seeds early in the spring season and cover lightly with 1/8" of fine garden or potting soil.
Seeds can take up to 3 weeks to germinate.
Ideal plant spacing is 14"-16".
Thin or transplant seedlings, if needed, when they reach 2". They can tolerate a little crowding.
Growing Requirements
pests
This species is generally susceptible to the following diseases and pests: Root rot, Powdery mildew, Aster yellows, Fungal leaf spot disease, Oat blue dwarf virus.The symptoms of an infected plant are stunted/deformed growth, yellow spots on leaves, rotting, wilting etc.
soil
It can grow in a variety of soil types, including loamy to rocky to sandy. The flower tolerates a soil pH range from 6.2 to 7.2.
spot
They grow best in full sun.
temperature
They can tolerate a temperature that ranges between 21-24°C [70-75°F].
watering
Water the bed once or twice per week during dry conditions. Avoid mulching or overwatering blanket flower.
how to harvest
Harvest Flower: Trim away the flower stalk once the petals drop away. The seed head begins to look brown and dry.
Harvest Seed: Put the seeds in a dry bag over a well-ventilated area. Leave the bag open to ensure ventilation for the drying seeds. Dry the seeds for approximately two weeks.
Hold a seed head above a bowl. Gently rub the seed head to free the seeds so they fall into the bowl. Pick out any stem or non-seed material that falls into the bowl.
Store the seeds in a sealed jar or bag. Keep it in a cool, dark place until you are ready to plant the blanket flowers.
The productiveness of any seed we sell is subject to your local climatic conditions*, the sowing method you adopt, and your commitment to the planting process. We give no warranty, expressed or implied, and are in no way responsible for the produce.
Please note that all our seasonal recommendations/ sowing information is as per the local climatic conditions. *For more information on the optimum conditions required for growing seeds in your region, please contact us at, hello@allthatgrows.in or Whatsapp us at, +91 8544865077
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There is a mixture of seed in Gaillardia pulchella double mixed seeds. Can i get an individual variety seed of single color with its varietal description.
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Thanks for writing to us. Currently, we have only a mixed variety of Gaillardia pulchella double. Whenever a variety of single color will be available in the future, we will update you.
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Gaillardia Pulchella Dwarf Double Mixed Seeds
Seed Type : Non-Hybrid, Open Pollinated and Non-GMO
Plant : 25-30 cm high
Flower : Very attractive, long blooming for period of 4 months
Colour : Double red, orange, yellow, pink
Specifications : Suitable for bedding, pots and borders. Very good cut flower.
Seed Type : Non-Hybrid, Open Pollinated and Non-GMO
Plant : 25-30 cm high
Flower : Very attractive, long blooming for period of 4 months
Colour : Double red, orange, yellow, pink
Specifications : Suitable for bedding, pots and borders. Very good cut flower.
- SOWING
TIMEMay-June and October-December
- Sowing
Distance25- 30 cm plant to plant
- Fruit
WeightN/A
- Fruit
ShapeN/A
- Days to
maturity25-30 days
Planting instructions
Blanketflower is grown from seeds. Sow seeds directly into your flower garden, or start seeds indoors, for transplanting later.
Sow seeds early in the spring season and cover lightly with 1/8" of fine garden or potting soil.
Seeds can take up to 3 weeks to germinate.
Ideal plant spacing is 14"-16".
Thin or transplant seedlings, if needed, when they reach 2". They can tolerate a little crowding.
Growing Requirements
pests
This species is generally susceptible to the following diseases and pests: Root rot, Powdery mildew, Aster yellows, Fungal leaf spot disease, Oat blue dwarf virus.The symptoms of an infected plant are stunted/deformed growth, yellow spots on leaves, rotting, wilting etc.
soil
It can grow in a variety of soil types, including loamy to rocky to sandy. The flower tolerates a soil pH range from 6.2 to 7.2.
spot
They grow best in full sun.
temperature
They can tolerate a temperature that ranges between 21-24°C [70-75°F].
watering
Water the bed once or twice per week during dry conditions. Avoid mulching or overwatering blanket flower.
how to harvest
Harvest Flower: Trim away the flower stalk once the petals drop away. The seed head begins to look brown and dry.
Harvest Seed: Put the seeds in a dry bag over a well-ventilated area. Leave the bag open to ensure ventilation for the drying seeds. Dry the seeds for approximately two weeks.
Hold a seed head above a bowl. Gently rub the seed head to free the seeds so they fall into the bowl. Pick out any stem or non-seed material that falls into the bowl.
Store the seeds in a sealed jar or bag. Keep it in a cool, dark place until you are ready to plant the blanket flowers.
