Gaillardia aristata ‘Monarch Large Flowered Mix’ seeds – (Blanket flower)
$4.90
In stock
Description
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This is an excellent mix of red gold and bronze flowered plants. They bloom from early summer to autumn attracting all of the beneficial insects., and flower in their first year from seed. Cut the dead heads for continuous bloom. They are drought resistant once they are well established , and make an excellent cut flower. They can also be used for large scale landscape planting.
Sowing advice
Can be sown at any time, but best sown 4-6 weeks before the last frost. Sow in seed trays or pots
Sow indoors onto a moist well-drained seed compost. Cover very thinly as the seeds need light to germinate. Propagate with gentle heat at 18 -23 deg C. Germination takes 2-3 weeks. Transplant seedlings once large enough to small pots and grow on . When large enough transplant to the garden after acclimatising them .
Additional information
Classification | Perennial |
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Common Name | Blanket Flower |
Family | Asteraceae |
Maximum Height | approx 70cm with flowers |
Number of seeds in packet | approx 30 |
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