2024 Author: Gavin MacAdam | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 13:38
If there is a shortage of water at the summer cottage, then the Gaillardia plant with catchy large inflorescences of brightly colored flowers is perfect for arranging a beautiful flower garden. It is not only drought-resistant, but also winter-hardy, and therefore suitable for any region of our vast Motherland
Rod Gaillardia
May flower growers forgive me, who are more accustomed to writing and reading the name of this plant in a slightly different combination of letters. For example, Gaillardia, or Gaillardia. In my opinion, the variant with two letters "l" more closely corresponds to the Latin name "Gaillardia". This does not at all prevent those who disagree from reading the word in their usual form.
The name of the genus immortalizes the consonant name of the French minister of justice of the 18th century, who patronized and sponsored the science of "Botany", unlike our servants of Themis.
More than two dozen species of perennial and annual herbaceous plants represent this genus on Earth. The long flowering period and the cheerful color of large decorative inflorescences have won the hearts of gardeners who willingly give Gaillardia a place in their flower beds.
Tall peduncles are covered with elongated pubescent leaves arranged on the stem in order of succession. The peduncle is crowned with a large inflorescence of two types of flowers. In the center there are tubular flowers that grow to a funnel-shaped form in varieties with double inflorescences. The tubular center is surrounded by marginal petal flowers, the bright color of which is monotonous or two-colored.
Varieties
* Gaillardia is beautiful (Gaillardia pulchella) - has a second name,
Gaillardia bicolor (Gaillardia bicolor). The disadvantage of this species is the plant's lifespan, equal to one year. Plus - an abundance of colors, which can be monochromatic (red, bronze, orange, yellow), contrary to the second name of the species, or two-color (crimson with bright orange, yellow with red); long flowering period; different plant heights, allowing them to be planted in different types of flower beds.
* Gaillardia spinous (Gaillardia aristata) is a perennial that grows up to 80 cm, which is popular with gardeners for its unpretentious nature. Differs in dark green lanceolate leaves and baskets-inflorescences formed by marginal yellow flowers-petals and median tubular red flowers.
* Gaillardia hybrid (Gaillardia x hybrida) - The previous species of Gaillardia gave birth to many hybrid forms and varieties. Hybrids are famous for their long flowering time; large inflorescences-baskets (up to 10 cm in diameter); a variety of colors of marginal flowers, which, in addition to uniform color, may have stripes, specks of other colors.
Growing
The beauty of Gaillardia is combined with amazing unpretentiousness. Likes to grow in sunny places, but will agree to partial shade. Withstands different temperatures, but it is better to cover perennial species for the winter with mulch from pine needles, small pieces of tree bark, fallen leaves.
Soils for the plant are preferable to be non-acidic, light, without excess moisture. The plant does not need organic fertilizing, be it manure or other organic fertilizer. But the plant needs mineral fertilizing, often combined with the next watering. You should not be zealous with frequent watering, but it is unnecessary to bring the soil to a dry state. In the matter of watering, one should find a "golden mean", which is determined only by personal experience.
Reproduction
The main method of reproduction is spring sowing of seeds with planting seedlings in open ground closer to the beginning of summer. When planting, one should not forget about the bushiness of the plant, leaving at least 40 cm between individual specimens. Sowing can be carried out directly into open ground, choosing the end of April for this.
Perennials can be propagated by spring division of the bush, or by cuttings.
Enemies
Gaillardia can be affected by fungi that "paint" spots on the leaves, or by powdery mildew of grapes.
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