How to prune gaillardia 'arizona sun'

Throughout summer for deadheading; early spring for winter clean-up. Deadhead by cutting spent stems back to the next bud or leaf. After peak bloom, shear the plant back by one-quarter to one-third. In early spring, cut dead stems down to fresh basal foliage.

Regularly throughout summer; once in spring. Gaillardia 'Arizona Sun' is a compact hybrid that blooms all summer with minimal fuss. Deadheading spent flowers keeps the display going longest. Cut individual flower stems back to the nearest lateral bud. A light shear after the main flush encourages another wave of flowers. Tidy winter dieback in early spring before new basal growth expands.

Deadhead by cutting spent stems back to the next bud or leaf. After peak bloom, shear the plant back by one-quarter to one-third. In early spring, cut dead stems down to fresh basal foliage.