More about the plant below:
Gajlardia Gaillardia
category : perennials, annuals, biennials
position : sun
height : 30-70 cm
frost resistance : up to -20 ° C
reaction soil : neutral, slightly alkaline
preferences soil : permeable, sandy loam
watering : medium
color leaves/needles : green
color of flowers : yellow, red, orange, purple
shape : upright, bushy, tufted
period flowering : July-October
seeding : spring
reproduction:sowing, division of clumps
persistence leaves : seasonal
application : flower beds, balconies, cut flowers, terraces
pace of growth : fast
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Gajlardia (or knitwear) is distinguished by two-color flowers that have a red center and color orange and yellow on the outside. The flowers are similar in structure to daisies (they belong to the complex family). This beautiful plant comes from South America.Gajlardia is a hybrid from the species Gaillardia aristata (syn. Grandiflora). Winter-hardy perennial varieties are also available, which differ from annuals in that they are larger and more branchy.
Gajlardia - developmental features
Gajlardias have an erect, bushy and semicircular form of growth.
Depending on the variety, the bushes can reach a height of 15 to 50 cm.
Gaylardia stand
A warm, sunny position is the best for the cultivation of gajlardia.The substrate should be fertile, humus-rich and permeable (not retaining water). Gaillardia tolerates the increased concentration of s alt solutions in the medium quite well.
Seeding gailardia
From March, seedlings can be rushed under glass at 15-18 ° C.Sowing plants directly into the ground in the garden is recommended only at the end of May, when the frosts pass.
Gajlardia - care
Gajlardia is planted into the ground, pots and boxes in late spring.Tall varieties should be tied to bars and poles so that they do not break in the wind.The plants are fed regularly.
Gajlardia - application
Gajlardia blooms from July to September, diversifying not only pot arrangements, but also rockeries.It fits very well in arrangements with plants in warm colors.Irreplaceable on terraces in container cultivation.
Tip
Gajlardia is a plant worth recommending as a cut flower because it retains its fresh appearance for up to 2 weeks.
