Perennial of the Week
Gaillardia 'Commotion™ Tizzy' PPAF
What's all the Commotion™? Another world class introduction from Skagit Gardens: a stunning pair of new, vibrant, fluted Gaillardias! Skagit's very own propagator, John Dixson, is a plantsman and visionary who set out to bring red color into fluted forms of Gaillardia. His push was toward double petals with stong garden vigor. We are thrilled to report that his breeding efforts have been met with success, and with Skagit's help, we are able to bring you the first two introductions in the Commotion™ Series. The Series shows strong, hybrid vigor, but still has a manageable, mounding habit. The petal count per bloom is higher than other fluted forms, giving a full, almost semi-double appearance. And color, well, that indeed stirs up a flurry of Commotion™! Early in the season, both varieties offer more red and burgundy tones, with hints of yellow. By summer's end, orange plays into the red, making these beauties narturals for fall combination plantings. Whether you plant the pair in your perennial border, or use as bold, striking container centerpieces, you're guaranteed to enjoy the incredible number of blooms all season long! Gaillardia Commotion™ 'Tizzy' has deep russet-red blooms, which open to flowers that range from red to rosey/terra cotta, outlined with a hint of yellow.
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Exposure: Full sun |
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Avg. Height x Width: 18" - 24" |
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Hardiness Zone: 5 |
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Soil Drainage: Well-drained/Allow to Dry |
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Spacing: 24" |
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