Gaillardia REALFLOR 'Fanfare Citronella'

This plant requires full sun, which means at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily. Without this exposure, the plant may become leggy and produce significantly fewer of its signature pinwheel blooms.

Yes, once the root system is settled into your garden, it is quite resilient and handles dry spells well. However, you should still provide regular water during the first season to help it establish a strong foundation.

It is perfectly suited for containers. Because it reaches a mature size of two feet by two feet, ensure you use a pot with adequate drainage and enough volume to accommodate its root system.

The 'Fanfare Citronella' is hardy in zones 5 through 8. If you live in a region colder than zone 5, the plant will likely not survive the winter outdoors and should be treated as an annual.

While this variety is a repeat bloomer, removing faded flowers—known as deadheading—will encourage the plant to put its energy into producing new buds rather than seeds. This simple maintenance will keep the display fresh from early summer through fall.

Yes, these daisy-like blooms hold up well as cut flowers. For the best results, cut them in the early morning when the stems are fully hydrated and place them in clean water immediately.