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Gaillardia Red Plume
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Gaillardia Red Plume

1991 AAS Flower Winner

Red Plume plants are dwarf and compact, forming a dense mound covered with double brick red blooms. The 1 1/2 – 2 inch blooms are held on strong stems just above the foliage. The mature plant height is 12 to 14 inches, perfect for background plantings adding height to garden beds.

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Categories: 1991, Container Suitable, Flowers from seed, Gaillardia, National, One year summer trial, Pollinator Friendly
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AAS WINNER DETAILS

Winner Type: National
Class: Gaillardia
Variety Name: Red Plume
Genus: Gaillardia
Species: pulchella
Year: 1991
Common Name: Blanket Flower
Type: Flowers from Seed
Breeder: Sluis & Groot/Novartis
Close Market Comparison: Gaillardia Picta Double Mix

PLANT NEEDS

Duration Type: Perennial
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Dry to normal
Staking Required: No

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Foliage Color: Green
Plant Habit: Compact, mounded
Plant Height: 12 inches
Bloom Time: Summer
Bloom Color: Red
Bloom Color Pattern: Solid

IN THE GARDEN

Container: Yes
Weather Tolerance: Drought, heat
Hanging Basket: Yes
Medium Height Divider: Yes

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