Blanket flower Toraf 1 g

• Type: Blanket flower
• Latin name: Gaillardia aristata
• Height: 60–70 cm
• Flowering: in July–September
• Light: sunny
• Grow in: Open ground
• Pack size: 1 g
• Producer: Toraf

When to sow Sow the seeds for seedlings in March–April on the soil surface (they need light), covered with only a thin layer of soil and keep at 18–22 °C. Seeds germinate in 1–2 weeks.

Planting out Plant the seedlings out in late May, 30–40 cm apart. Choose a sunny spot.

Care Water moderately, more in dry spells, and keep the bed weed-free. Do not over-fertilise – the plant prefers poorer, well-drained soil.

Feeding and flowering Feed 1–2 times with a flowering-plant fertiliser and remove faded flowers – this prolongs flowering. Flowers in July–September; height 60–70 cm. A perennial; renew every 3–4 years.