Until recently I wasn’t a gaillardia fan. It was nothing personal, they just didn’t rock my world. Bit nondescript. Non-committal, that was me. Take them or leave them. Did someone mention an American daisy often used in bedding schemes? Sorry I nodded off, don’t bother repeating yourself. Their merits had never been discussed with my peers, or even on piers. To my knowledge I had never even said the word out loud.
That is until Mrs Bun introduced me to Gaillardia ‘Aristata Tokajer’. Held aloft on sturdy stems, marmalade and lemon curd flowers shout “ignore me at your peril!”. Very popular with pollen beetles too. I am fine company.
When I stumbled over the word Mrs Bun giggled. A little cruel I felt. I think it was revenge. Possibly deserved.
Gill, I realized I didn’t send any Gallardia to you, now you really want some? I actually am a Gallardia convert as well.
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Would be lovely, but no rush, just when you can fit it in, thanks!
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These are natives to my area and I like them better than the hybrids!
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Sound great!
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I am going to send some picture, I think the hybridizers ruined them.
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Great, thanks, looking forward to seeing them.
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Uh, it isn’t really ‘that’ great’.
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You are extremely modest. 😉
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Glad to have you back 😊
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That is a colour combination to consider – gorgeous!
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I’m a recent conver too. Have you seen Gaillardia ‘Fanfare’?
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Just googled it, wow-y!!!!
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I think WordPress is playing tricks on me. I’ve seen no posts from you for days and now they all come at once.
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Scary!
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