Gaillardia 'Lemon's and Oranges' is a wonderful color variation, producing an abundance of soft, orange and yellow bi-color daisies. The flowers come non-stop from late Spring to frost and are butterfly magnets! The bushy, upright plants are the perfect size for the middle of the perennial border and thrive in garden soils of lean to average fertility. Drought tolerant.

Height: 1' to 1' 6" Landscape Usages: Garden Pond, Border / Edger, Containers / Planters, Hanging Baskets, Landscape Beds, Mass Planting, Woodland Border Growth Rate: Fast Foliage Color: Green Soil Needs: Ammended Clay, Average, Dry, Poor, Well-Drained, Sandy, Rocky Theme Gardens: Butterfly, Cottage, Perennial, Rock

Spread: 1' to 1' 6" Attracts: Butterflies, Visual Attention Characteristics: Flower Fragrances: None Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Mostly Sun Colors: Orange, Yellow Resistant To: Deer Resistant, Drought, Heat, Insect Type: Deciduous Water Needs: Low, Little To None USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

'Oranges And Lemons' Gaillardia - Blanket Flower Feeding Instructions

Feed in Spring and then on an as needed basis through late Summer. We generally recommend a slow-release granular flower food, higher in the middle number: this is phospherous, which helps to promote strong root systems, strong stems and plenty of flowers. Alternatively, you may use a natural or organic, non-burning plant food. Refer to product label for application rates and instruction.

'Oranges And Lemons' Gaillardia - Blanket Flower Pruning Instructions

Spent flowers and/or stems can be deadheaded or sheared throughout the season to encourage new growth and/or flower buds. Dead foliage can be cut back to ground after plant goes dormant in winter.

'Oranges And Lemons' Gaillardia - Blanket Flower Pest Instructions

This plant is generally not prone to serious pest or disease problems. In the event that a pest or disease problem occurs, treat with a product containing neem oil. Neem oil is a safe, triple-action product that can be used to control insects, mites and diseases.