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Blankets of Flowers ~ Gaillardia

Blankets of Flowers ~ Gaillardia

Posted by Emerald Coast Growers on Sep 27th 2023

A backbone of the sunny border, Gaillardia is loved worldwide for its array of bright, cheerful, daisy-like flowers.First-year flowering, the long-lasting blooms of Gaillardia, a.k.a. "Blanket flower" cluster in the warm end of the spectrum. These tough, drought-tolerant perennials are American native, and most varieties are hardy for Zones 3-10.Pictured above:Gaillardia a. SpinTop™ Orange Halo PP29205Intense orange petals with yellow tips that form a halo around the flower.Gaillardia a. SpinTop
Topspin is for Table Tennis. SpinTop™ is for Perennials! (Gaillardia)

Topspin is for Table Tennis. SpinTop™ is for Perennials! (Gaillardia)

Posted by John Friel on Apr 12th 2022

Gaillardia aristata SpinTop™ Series SpinTop varieties feature large, richly hued flowers with toothy-tipped petals from spring to fall. The excellent basal branching habit makes them tight and compact for perfect garden center presentation. It adds up to handsome, cheerful finished pots that travel smoothly from bench to cart to cash register. And long-flowering performance in the garden encourages repeat sales. All SpinTop varieties stand 12” tall and are hardy in USDA Zones 3 – 10.
“Why do you think I have this outrageous accent?” (Gaillardia Part 2)

“Why do you think I have this outrageous accent?” (Gaillardia Part 2)

Posted by John Friel on Mar 8th 2021

So you think Latin names are difficult, you silly English-speaking person? Hah!Let’s examine first a popular perennial, then the less-familiar story behind its name. GaillardiaA backbone of the sunny garden, “blanket flower” is known and loved world-wide for its array of bright, cheerful, often bicolor blooms.Complex daisy-like flowers feature a plethora of petals with toothy, pointed or fluted tips. Puffy gold/red centers remain attractive and interesting even after petals fade. As you mig
“Why do you think I have this outrageous accent?” (Gaillardia)

“Why do you think I have this outrageous accent?” (Gaillardia)

Posted by John Friel on Mar 5th 2021

So you think Latin names are difficult, you silly English-speaking person? Hah!Let’s examine first a popular perennial, then the less-familiar story behind its name. GaillardiaA backbone of the sunny garden, “blanket flower” is known and loved world-wide for its array of bright, cheerful, often bicolor blooms.Complex daisy-like flowers feature a plethora of petals with toothy, pointed or fluted tips. Puffy gold/red centers remain attractive and interesting even after petals fade. As you mig

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