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A potpourri (below) of blanket flower/Gaillardia
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Blanket flower Potpourri
Most blanket flowers in cultivation are hybrids between annual
and perennial species of Gaillardia. They have long life
from one parent, and from the other big blooms in spectacular
colors plus the vigor to produce lots of flowers.
Blanket flowers are one of the longest blooming perennials,
beginning in early July and usually still flowering at fall clean
up. This long run is continuous -- that's unlike some other
extended bloom perennials that need deadheading and to take a rest
at intervals during a long show. Deadheaded blanket flowers do have
a neater appearance than untended plants, but removing spent
flowers is not essential to new flower production.
These plants need excellent drainage. Often we hear it said,
"Too bad it wasn't hardy. It didn't come back after winter." When
we hear that, we suspect drainage, not cold, was the killer.
Read more about blanket flower
(Gaillardia):
Design/Uses:
Choosing perennials
Easiest, best
perennials
Native plants:
What's Coming Up
103
Maintenance:
Deadheading:
Small
spot, big color and New life by
deadhead and Design a perennial
bed
Dividing:
What's Coming
Up 38
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