Gaillardia

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Gaillardia is considered a perennial plant, but some species are also annual plants. In total, there are about thirty different varieties in the genus of this plant. It is worth noting that the main positive characteristics of this plant include its very long flowering.

Care and cultivation of Gaillardia

For Gaillardia, sunny areas are considered the best solution, on which there will be a light, non-acidic soil. However, this flower is capable and grows quite well on any other drained soils. As for watering, this plant can hardly be attributed to moisture-loving, for this reason, Gaillardia will need watering only on especially hot days. It is also important to remember that in no case should water stagnation be allowed, otherwise this circumstance can lead to the complete death of the plant. As for dressings and fertilizers, during the entire growing season of Gaillardia, additional dressing will be required only three times. The first time fertilization should be applied at a time when buds are formed, the second time fertilizers will be needed when flowering begins, and the last time the need for feeding will arise only about a month before the onset of frost. Such three-fold feeding should be carried out with the help of complex mineral fertilizers. However, it is extremely undesirable to introduce fresh manure into the soil, where Gaillardia grows. If you want to prolong the flowering of this amazing plant, then you will need to promptly remove all wilted Gaillardia flowers. In the autumn period, it is recommended to cut the plants to the very root; it is best to carry out this operation in September.

As already mentioned, Gaillardia perfectly tolerates the cold, so the plant does not need a separate shelter for the winter. However, sometimes, when especially strong cold snaps are expected, it is recommended to cover the flower with peat or fallen leaves. It is important to remember that for normal development, the plant will need a transplant every three years or every five years.

Reproduction of Gaillardia

Reproduction of Gailradia can occur by dividing the bush or by cuttings, and variants and propagation with the help of seeds are also acceptable. It should also be remembered that very often Gaillardia will multiply on its own.

If you plan to propagate the plant by means of seeds, then you will need to sow the seeds in March and you need to place them under glass or under a film. It is also important to remember that the seeds should end up at a depth of about one centimeter. For active germination and normal development, seeds will need not only good lighting, but also a temperature regime of eighteen to twenty-four degrees. After the first leaves appear, you should make a pick and place the plants in separate pots. In open ground, the resulting seedlings can be planted at the very end of May or at the beginning of June. If you choose seeds of perennial Gaillardia varieties, then they are sown in open ground in the autumn, and you can also do this before winter or even in April. Reproduction of perennial Gaillardia varieties also occurs through seedlings.

Depending on the height of the plant, individual Gaillardia should be placed at a distance of twenty to forty centimeters from each other.

By dividing the bush, propagation of exclusively perennial varieties of Gaillardia is allowed. The division of the bush is performed every three to four years and this is done either in April or in September.

In the event that it is planned to preserve the characteristics of individual plant varieties, preference should be given to reproduction by cuttings.