Gaillardia Arizona Sun: hybrid Gailardia hybrida arizona red
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Gaillardia Arizona San is a low-growing plant with picturesque flowers that does not require special care. Those who plant this flower on their site for the only time will no longer be able to refuse it. The plant got its name in honor of the French judge and philanthropist Gaillard da Charentono. Today this variety of Gaillardia is gradually winning the hearts of Russian-speaking flower lovers.
Botanical characteristics
The flower grows to a height of 70 cm, forming a luxurious bush from bright buds, resembling a colorful basket with miniature suns shining in the center. Peduncles are long and flexible, branchy shoots, slightly drooping, with many lanceolate or oval leaves. The originality of the flower is emphasized by jagged edges on the foliage and a small rosette resembling a green veil.
Gailardia Arizona Sun
The flowers of Gaillardia Arizona are large, very beautiful, with a bright and rich color. Their edging is always yellow, and the central part can be of all kinds of shades. With the onset of summer, the buds begin to bloom and delight with their beauty until the very frost.
The reed petals of a flower are yellow, scarlet, orange or burgundy.
The middle of the flower is embossed, velvety and, in combination with the petals, acquires an attractive appearance. After flowering, a spiny seed ball remains on the peduncle, which outwardly resembles a brown hedgehog.
Use in landscape design
The use of Gaillardia Arizona Sun in landscape design suggests various options, since the flower has a variety of shades. They can also be planted both singly and in groups with suitable sized plants.
Gaillardia Arizona Sun in Landscaping
For example, short and medium-sized flowers are used to decorate borders and flower beds. In this case, the plant will be perfectly combined with any other flowers and decorative deciduous perennials.
Features of growing from seeds in the open field
Gaillardia Arizona can reproduce by self-seeding, therefore, when growing it, it is necessary to cut the baskets on time. To collect seeds, it will be enough to leave a few inflorescences.
Seedling from Gaillardia seeds
Seed collection must be carried out in the fall, when the flowers are dry. They are pre-tied with a light cloth or gauze in order to prevent self-seeding.
After collecting, the seeds must be thoroughly dried and placed in paper bags.
Outdoor cultivation
Gaillardia can be grown on all types of soil, which significantly increases its attractiveness and demand. The main thing is that the soil is light and loose, as well as with a high-quality drainage system. It is best to choose well-lit areas for growing.
Experienced gardeners recommend fertilizing the soil before planting. The best fertilizer is wood ash, compost or peat.
As soon as the weather is good and the ground warms up, you can start planting seeds.
To do this, follow these steps:
- At a distance of about 20 cm from each other, make shallow grooves and carefully spread the seeds along them, as rarely as possible.
- Sprinkle with earth and water abundantly.
- As soon as shoots appear, they must be thinned so that the distance between the bushes is at least 20 cm.
- Remove all weeds immediately and make sure that they do not appear in the future.
If all the conditions necessary for the growth and development of the plant are met, then Gaillardia will quickly grow, but flowers on the perennial will appear only next year.
Planting seedlings at home
You can also propagate Gaillardia spinous Arizona Sun by seedlings. For this, the seeds should be sown between February and March. For seedlings, it is best to use fertile soil, which contains wood ash and sand.
The soil mixture is poured into special containers or pots, a seed is laid out on its surface and covered with a thin layer of earth. It is imperative that the soil is watered very carefully so that no erosion is formed.
The first shoots appear in 10-12 days. As soon as the seedlings appear, the lighting must be monitored especially carefully. After the end of frost and the onset of heat, the seedlings are transplanted into open ground.
Reproduction by dividing the bush and cuttings
Flower reproduction, along with seed, can also be vegetative. It is best to divide the bush in the spring or fall.
At the same time, gardeners are not advised to divide the mother plant into small parts, since in this case the flower will grow very slowly. From one medium bush with normal division, no more than three new plants can be obtained.
In addition to the methods listed above, Gaillardia can be propagated by cuttings of shoots. To do this, you need to dig the plant around the perimeter, find large and well-developed roots, cut off 5-7 cm from them and transfer them to a greenhouse for growing.
Outdoor care recommendations
Gaillardia Arizona Sun is an unpretentious plant, so there are no difficulties during care. Basically, there is enough lighting and watering for growth and development.
You need to water the flower in moderation, only during the hot period. For the rest of the time, it is necessary to provide the plant with weeding and loosening of the soil.
To prolong flowering, it is recommended to systematically remove wilted inflorescences. It also does not hurt to carry out top dressing. This should be done three times per season. The first time the plant is fed during the appearance of the first buds, the second time - during the flowering period and then in the fall, before the onset of cold weather.
Among other things, it is important to transplant the plant in a timely manner. This should be done every 4-5 years by grafting.
Formation, pruning, wintering
Gaillardia Arizona Sun does not need special pruning. To give the flower shape, as well as to stimulate the emergence of new buds, it is enough to cut off the faded shoots. The same actions will help prevent autumn self-seeding.
The plant is quite adapted to the cold and does not need additional shelter for the winter. But if you wish, you can still protect the flower from the cold by mulching the soil with peat or sprinkling it with dry fallen leaves. This question is left to the discretion of the flower lover, who knows best how severe and snowy winters can be in his region.
Diseases and pests
According to the descriptions and reviews of gardeners, Gaillardia is an unpretentious and disease-resistant plant. Incorrect irrigation or extremely wet soil can provoke the appearance of diseases.
Gaillardia Arizona Sun
In this case, the flower may undergo the following ailments:
- the appearance of gray rot and rust;
- powdery mildew and spotty eruptions.
All of these diseases are fungi. They are treated at the initial stage of formation with the help of fungicides. To prevent the appearance of healthy plants, it is recommended to treat it with a solution of potassium permanganate.
As for pests, aphids or whiteflies can cause damage, so experts treat the flower beds with insecticides.
Other popular Gaillardias
As you know, Gaillardia has been cultivated for many centuries and the popularity of the plant only increases every year. Today, there are more than 20 species of Gaillardia, but after Arizona Sun, the most popular hybrids are the Gaillardia Burgundy Perennial and the gailardia Hybrida Arizona Red. All flowers are perennial and are capable of decorating any site, garden or flower bed with their beauty.
Gaillardia Burgunder
Gaillardia hybrid gailardia Hybrida Arizona Red Shades is a short, compact flower that grows in height from 30 to 60 cm. It is best grown in open spaces, as it acquires extraordinary brightness under the influence of sunlight. It blooms for a long time and abundantly. No special problems were found when growing by gardeners.
Bright Gaillardia can decorate any flower garden. This colorful plant, in addition to being pleasing to the eye, is distinguished by its endurance, resistance to drought and cold. Even a novice gardener will not have problems in the growing process. With minimal labor and care, the flower will delight with beauty throughout the summer.
