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cabrlamo wrote:
I purchased Gaillardia "Goblin" seeds. I started them and planted them out this May. According to my research these are supposed to be shorter, like 12"-15" tall. Most definitely a front of the flower bed or border plant. Yet, mine just keep getting taller and taller. Was I given the wrong seed or has more effort gone into growing than blooming this first year? I am a bit puzzled. As it is, the blooms are pretty and attract butterflies, but they are much too tall (at least 24") for the front of my bed. Any advice? Should I move them this fall or wait to see what happens next year. They just started blooming, so they are a bit late as is expected for a first year blooming perennial. I have attached a picture, please don't mind the mess on the porch, we are in the midst of remodeling our old Victorian home.