Gaillardia Is Beautiful

2024 Author: Gavin MacAdam | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 13:38

Gaillardia beautiful (lat. Gaillardia pulchella) - a flowering culture belonging to the small genus Gaillardia of the Compositae family, or Astrovye. The homeland of the culture in question is North America. There the plant grows in natural conditions. Today, the species is actively used in gardening, and this is not surprising, because it boasts a high decorative effect and abundant flowering, which literally attracts the attention of those passing by.

Characteristics of culture

Gaillardia beautiful is represented by annual herbaceous plants of short stature (usually 40-50 cm), forming in the process of development small spreading bushes, decorated with two types of foliage: stem - sessile, elongated, lanceolate, pubescent over the entire surface; basal - petiolate, complex, pinnately incised. But it is not foliage that gives a special zest to beautiful Gaillardia, but large single inflorescences fluttering on thin and long peduncles.

Like all representatives of the Asteraceae family, the inflorescences of the species in question are presented in the form of a basket, consisting of two types of flowers, to be more precise - from the marginal (reed) and disc (tubular). In the main species, the color of reed flowers is pinkish-purple or reddish-purple, tubular flowers are reddish-brown. Also on the garden market are several garden forms, which boast a wider range of inflorescences and their shape (there are simple, semi-double and double inflorescences).

The flowering of Gaillardia red is observed in the summer and lasts until late autumn, sometimes until November, but this aspect largely depends on the growing conditions, climate and compliance with the rules of care. If we return to the previously mentioned garden varieties, then the var variety should be noted here. picta. It is characterized by rather large inflorescences (larger than that of the main species), which can have a wide variety of colors - rich red, red with a yellow border, and others.

By the way, this same variety represents two-color varieties, they really deserve attention. Another variety is referred to as var. lorenziana. Plants are inherent in it, which are famous for huge double inflorescences, shaped like balls. They are presented in yellow and yellow-red colors. Although a meager palette compared to the previous form, it is no less interesting from this. It will overshadow any flower culture and give the garden an incredibly stunning look.

Using Gaillardia in the garden

Gaillardia is beautiful - a unique flower culture. It will fit into almost all stylistic directions used in landscape design. The plant will decorate any area - be it the backyard of the house or the front entrance to the house. It is suitable for all types of flower beds, the main thing is to choose the right variety. So, undersized varieties can be planted in rock gardens and rockeries, as well as in garden containers that will decorate a gazebo or any other structure.

Medium-sized varieties will perfectly fit into village flower gardens and mixborders in the middle ground. Tall ones will take pride of place along the ornamental shrubs. It should be noted that the species under consideration is combined not only with its "congeners", but also with other floral and decorative cultures, among them - red poppies, coreopsis, delphiniums, etc.

And in order for the plants to really decorate the site, it is important to provide them with proper care, which, by the way, is quite simple. They should be regularly watered, fed and weed control carried out, which does not allow Gaillardia to develop fully, since they take away nutrients and moisture in large quantities. It is recommended to pay special attention to top dressing. In no case should the culture be fed with manure, it is detrimental to plants. From organic matter, you can use rotted compost or humus.