Gaillardia 'Red' - P11

Description
The Common gaillardia SpinTop® 'Red' (Gaillardia aristata) is an upright perennial that produces red flowers from July to September. Its lanceolate leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny location with well-drained, humus-rich, sandy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 45 cm and grows to a width of approx. 45 cm. The Common gaillardia SpinTop® 'Red' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * very beautiful in containers * easy to care for

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Common gaillardia SpinTop® 'Red' are medium green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Common gaillardia SpinTop® 'Red' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Sowing outdoors: In the period from April to July - Watering: In the period from May to October - Pruning: In the period from February to March.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Gaillardia aristata SpinTop® 'Red' forms red flowers from July.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, bee pasture