Gaillardia Pulchella Sundance Bicolor

🗓️ When to Sow

• Outdoors (best method):

  • After the last frost in spring

  • Or late autumn in mild climates (natural cold stratification)

• Indoors: Start 6–8 weeks before the last frost (optional for earlier blooms)

🌿 Very easy to grow; thrives in poor soil and hot, dry conditions.

🌱 Direct Sowing Outdoors (Recommended)

1. Choose a Location

   • Full sun (6+ hours daily)

   • Well-draining soil; tolerates sandy or poor soil

2. Prepare the Soil

   • Loosen and rake soil smooth

   • Moisten lightly before sowing

3. Sow Seeds

   • Surface sow — scatter on the soil surface

   • Do not cover; light is needed for germination

   • Press seeds gently into the soil for contact

4. Watering

   • Mist gently to avoid washing seeds away

   • Keep soil lightly moist until germination

5. Germination

   • Takes 7–14 days at 18–22°C (65–72°F)

6. Spacing

   • Thin seedlings to 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) apart

🌱 Indoor Sowing (Optional)

1. Use pots or trays with seed-starting mix

2. Surface sow seeds and do not cover

3. Keep moist and warm (18–22°C / 65–72°F)

4. Transplant outdoors after hardening off

🌿 Growing Notes

• Height: 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) — compact habit

• Bloom Time: Summer to early autumn

• Watering: Low once established — drought-tolerant

• Deadheading: Encourages more blooms

• Fertilizer: Not necessary; avoid rich soil

• Pests/Disease: Minimal — avoid soggy soil