GAILLARDIA (Blanket flower) Can be short lived as it flowers itself to death! Trim back before flowering finishes to encourage young basal shoots. Requires light well-drained soil in full sun.

Gaillardia x grandiflora ‘Burgunder’ (Was G. ‘Burgundy) Deep wine red, daisy-like, flowers from June to October. Grey green, narrow leaves. Height 60cm. Spread 30cm.

Gaillardia x grandiflora ‘Dazzler’ AGM ?Daisy-like?, single flower heads, golden yellow with red centres, from June to October. Grey green, narrow, leaves. Height 60cm. Spread 45cm.