Gallo Peach Blanket Flower
Gaillardia aristata 'Kiegalpea' PP #20,717
SKU
02095
Perfect for a sunny border, this new compact selection boasts bright yellow petals with gold accents around a spiky yellow-orange center with red tips. Forms a tidy mound of soft silver-green leaves. Prolific bloomer, providing color from spring through early fall. Attractive in decorative containers. Useful in native gardens. Drought tolerant once established. Herbaceous perennial.
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Full sun
Once established, needs only occasional watering.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | gay-LAR-dee-uh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate grower to 12 to 16 in. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring through Late Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Multicolored |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Cutting Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Special Feature | Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
Prefers loose, lean well drained soil. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Clip spent flowers to encourage a more prolific repeat bloom. Cut back in late summer to encourage re-growth for better winter survival and a second blooming in fall. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-10
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