Gaillarde 'Lorenziana Double Mix' organic
Gaillardia 'Lorenziana Double Mix' organic (Gaillardia aristata) from the seed company Gaia, a vibrant, robust and infallible heritage blend
The gaillardia 'Lorenziana Double Mix' is one of the oldest cultivars, grown for over a century under various names. Its large, double flowers, 5 to 7 cm (2–3″) across , in warm, sunny hues, bloom continuously throughout the summer , strongly attracting pollinators. Extremely hardy, it is deer-resistant, drought-tolerant, and even salt-tolerant , and survives rough treatment—it is even said to bounce back after being sat on! Perfect as an annual or a low-growing, self-seeding perennial, it brightens beds, borders, and dry gardens with minimal care.
Spread/Habit : Round, flowering clump
Plant height : 45 to 60 cm (18–24″)
Quantity per packet : 70 seeds
Certification : Environmentally friendly product
Special features : Very old lineage, double flowers, deer resistant, drought and salt tolerant, virtually indestructible, attracts pollinators
Flower color : Multicolored (red, yellow, orange)
Texture/flavor : Decorative flowers, not edible
Cold tolerance : Down to -12°C depending on location
Deer resistant Yes
Farming method
Stratify the seeds for 2 to 4 weeks before sowing. Sow indoors 4 to 6 weeks before the last frost, or directly outdoors after the last frost (the easiest method). Sow seeds 1.5 mm (1/16″) deep .
Plant in full sun (level 3) in very well-drained soil with minimal watering (level 1). Germination takes 7 to 20 days at temperatures between 15 and 25 °C (optimum 21 °C).
Space the plants 30 to 45 cm apart, with 45 to 60 cm between rows.
If flowering slows down during the summer, prune lightly to stimulate a new flush of flowers.
Harvesting and preservation
Harvest the fully open flowers for immediate bouquets.
To encourage repeat blooming, regularly remove faded flowers.
Gaillardia plants dry well for long-lasting compositions.
Usage ideas
• In sunny flowerbeds or dry gardens
• With long-lasting colored borders
• In flowering meadows rich in nectar and pollen
• As cut or dried flowers for decorative projects
• To attract bees, bumblebees and butterflies to the garden
The gaillardia ' Lorenziana Double Mix' is a resilient, radiant and heritage plant, capable of offering months of effortless flowering — a true pillar of gardens in dry climates or poor soils.
