Propagation: GAILLARDIA Arizona Sun transplanting root cuttings, 1 by

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Pagancat I tried open-pollinated burgundy, and yellow seeds. They reverted to the regular color.

On the other hand, I found that the second generation of self sown seeds can be quite unique. I bet that is how growers came to get 'Fan Fare' with tubular petals. I don't grow Gaillardias anymore due to their weedy habit. My daughter does and allows them to self-sow. I have seen quite a few plants with typical Fanfare blooms in different colors. Also pure yellow with yellow center. Yellow with brown center, etc.

A few years ago, one seed sprouted in a crack in my driveway. It was a dead ringer for
Fanfare. I don't know what number generation of Gaillardia it came from. The plants that were growing there were burgundy, and the mixed colors, including 'Goblin'. Tried to remove the plant but couldn't save it

Gaillardia is a plant that is fun to experiment with if you have the room. You never know what you'll get in colors. After all, they are hybrids.

Below is the imposter Fan Fare growing in my driveway.