I could have sworn I ordered Gaillardia Burgundy,from Burpee.
In fact,I have the seed packet to prove it…..
But when they bloomed I got Gaillardia Punch Bowl…..
Not that I’m complaining,mind you.
Don’t get me wrong.I love this flower!
I love the play of the burgundy/lavender against the white frilly edges.And it performs just like the old-fashioned Blanket Flower.
”Nope,I don’t need any water.I’m fine…”
“Go ahead-step on me.I don’t care.”
“I am Gaillardia,hear me roar.”
…I’m considering this a happy accident….
Not that I don’t love old fashioned Gaillardia.
I do.
It grows without asking anything from me…
...dontcha just love a not-so-needy plant….?
But I wanted Gaillardia Burgundy.
Back to the catalogue……
4 comments:
Isn't this a happy accident? It is beautiful! I do understand you still want your Gaillardia, Burgundy since it is just gorgeous! I clicked your Gaillardia, Burgundy link, and noticed it says zone 3-9. Hh? No Zone 10? My old indian blanket flowers thrive in my zone 10 garden just like yours, wonder if this type can not take zone 10 heat?
Hey Chris...She's a beauty! I'll bet you were surprised when she bloomed and discovered the mistake.
40 years ago my mom ordered all her seeds from Burpee. Last year I got some from them and nothing grew. Sounds like something is up in the warehouse! (But at least you got something!).
The thing about any blanket flower is you plant a few and they will seed themselves and you'll have lots more. They are SO easy I've kind of let them have their way around my few sunny spots. I like both kinds you've featured here but if I ordered burgundy ... that's what I would want. :-)
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