'Picta Doubles Mixte' - Bright Colours and Extensive Flowering
Seeds of Gaillardia 'Picta Doubles Mixte' (Gaillardia pulchella), offered by the seed company OSC.
This fully double mix produces large, well-rounded flowers up to 5 inches across in vibrant hues. Plants grow to 16 inches tall and bloom from summer through early fall. Although a hardy perennial to zone 5, this variety is often grown as an annual due to its short life. It can reseed itself, but does not become invasive.
Spread: Not specified
Plant height: 40 cm
Quantity per pack: Approximately 175 seeds
Companion plants: Echinacea, rudbeckia, lavender
Enemy plants: None notable
How to grow:
Sow directly outdoors in a sunny spot from mid-May to early June, 6mm deep. Once established, space plants 20-30cm apart. For earlier flowering, start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before planting out in a soilless mix at 20°C. Germination occurs in 7-14 days. After germination, grow under lights at 14°C, then harden off before transplanting to a sunny site once the risk of frost has passed.