How to tend a Gaillardia aristata

Also known as: Gaillardia aristata f. aristata , Gaillardia richardsonii Auct., Gaillardia perennis Loisel., Gaillardia rustica Cass., Polatherus scaber Raf., Gaillardia richardsonii hort., Gaillardia aristata var. foliacea Lunell, Gaillardia aristata var. aristata , Gaillardia aristata var. foliosa Lunell, Gaillardia aristata f. tubuliflora Clute, Gaillardia aristata f. monochroma B.Boivin, Gaillardia bracteosa Standl., Virgilia grandiflora Nutt., Gaillardia bicolor Pursh, Gaillardia hallii Rydb., Gaillardia roezlii Regel

Watering

Keep soil moist, water and drain timely

Sunlight

Likes sunshine, avoid strong direct light

Soil

Peat or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

After flowering remove the withered flowers, the part on the ground will wither in winter, the plant germinates again in spring

About this plant

Origin
China
Category
Compositae, Gaillardia
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height 15-18 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period July-August, viewing period 3-4 weeks
Flower colors
yellow mixed with orange red
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