For a stand out summer flower the gaillardia 39kobold39 really is exceptional with a long flowering period from june to september you will be able to enjoy these beautiful big blooms for longer bright bold and daring the gaillardia is at its best in dry poor sandy and stony soils which makes it an excellent survivor in periods of drought a great blanket flower for filling borders it is easy to grow and maintain making it the ideal choice for the beginner perfect for wildlife ga