J C PLANTS LLC	HOMEPAGE
Telford, Pennsylvania	Perennials
Telephone: (267) 371 - 3050	Grasses

Gaillardia x grandiflora Burgundy

Common name	Burgundy Blanket Flower
Hardiness Zone	3 - 10
Sun	Full sun
Soil	Moist, well-drained
Flower color	Burgundy
Bloom Time	May - September
Height	2 to 3 feet

General Culture:
Best grown in average, dry to medium wet, well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerates dry soils, but is intolerant of heavy clay soils. Flowers well without deadheading. Cut back flower stems at the end of the bloom season, however, to promote vegetative growth.
Noteworthy Characteristics:
This Gaillardia cultivar is a hybrid typically growing 2-3' tall. Features large, daisy-like, solitary, deep wine red flowers (3-4" diameter) which appear on erect but often sprawling stems. Long summer bloom period. Gray-green basal leaves are narrow, lance-shaped, toothed and lobed.
Problems:
No serious insect or disease problems. Some susceptibility to leaf spot, powdery mildew and aster yellows. Taller stems tend to sprawl and may need staking. Wet soils in winter can be fatal.
Uses:
Provides long-lasting summer bloom for the perennial border or cutting garden. Excellent fresh cut flower. May be naturalized in wild areas.