Gaillardia Sundance Red
Gaillardia pulchella
Annual. Fully double, red, puffball blossoms on compact plants bloom reliably all summer long. 1" - 2" flowers are held above the foliage, creating a blanket of red when planted in mass. Plants are heat and drought tolerant, making them a good choice for a wildflower patch. Long lasting cut flower.
Deer resistant.
Full Sun. Blooms summer to first fall frost 10" tall.
Days to Emerge: 15 - 25
Seed Depth: 1/4" Seed Spacing: A group of 4 seeds every 10"
Thinning: When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 10"
When to sow outside: 4 to 6 weeks before average last frost or as soon as soil can be worked.
When to start inside: 6 to 8 weeks before average last frost.
Artist: Marjorie Leggitt