Gaillardia - Dwarf Goblin

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Gaillardia - Dwarf Goblin

The Gaillardia Goblin, 'Gaillardia grandiflora', is commonly called Blanket Flower. The Goblin is a dwarf Gaillardia that is easy to grow and blooms continuously. This compact plant is perfect for the front of the border. The semi-double flowers are 3 inches wide and are a deep red with wide gold edges. Goblins will bloom continuously from early summer until first frost. This star garden performer also attracts butterflies. Goblin Gaillardia prefer full sun and average well drained soil. They will not tolerate heavy wet soil in the winter. Deadhead the spent flowers regularly. Plant in the spring as soon as the soil can be worked or in the summer/early fall, or at least 2 months before first fall frost. Goblins are used in low borders, rock gardens and in hot dry locations. ... more info

 

Columbine - McKanas Giant Blend The Columbine McKana's Giant Blend, Aquilegea 'Mckana Giant', displays a beautiful range of flower colors along with graceful flower spurs that makes this tall columbine a must. The flower colors are blue, pink, maroon, purple, and bicolor. Light fertilization helps Columbine. In areas where summers are hot and dry, Columbine prefers light shade. In costal regions, Columbines take full sun. Plant in early spring or as late as 2 months before the first fall frost. The Columbine McKana's Giant Blend, is used in rock gardens, border plants, and for cut flowers.

Gaillardia - Dwarf Goblin