How to Grow Indian Blanket
Gaillardia Pulchella Germination Information
Gaillardia is the botanical name for Indian Blanket
How to Sow Gaillardia Pulchella: - Best sown indoors at a temperature of 68-70°
- Indoors, sow depth 4 times the seed size
- Germination is within 10-15 days
- If sown outdoors, wait until danger of last frost is past, when temperatures are warm
- When sowing seed outdoors, we recommend a maximum planting depth of 4X the width of the seed
How to Grow Gaillardia Pulchella:
Transplanting: Transplant when there are at least two sets of true leaves
Spacing: Space seedlings 8-15 inches apart in full sun and a well-drained loamy or sandy soil
Soil: Plant tolerant of poor soils
Temperature: Plant tolerant of drought and heat
Additional Care: To keep plants tidy, deadhead regularly
Appearance and Use:
This is the annual relative of G. x grandiflora that is grown in borders and containers. Also grown for cut flower arrangements. A prolific show, plants flower from summer to frost. Plants form upright mounds 18 inches high by 12 inches wide. The daisy-like flower heads are 2 inches in diameter and are bright red, yellow, or a combination of red and yellow. The 3 inch long leaves are gray-green, spoon-shaped, and are either entire or coarsely toothed
About Gaillardia Pulchella:
Pronunciation: ga-lar’de’-å pul-kel’å
Lifecycle: Annual
Origination: Asteraceae, native to North America
Common Name: Indian Blanket