How to prune gaillardia 'goblin'

Throughout summer for deadheading; early spring for clean-up. Snip spent flower heads back to a lateral bud or leaf to encourage further bloom. After the main summer flush, cut the whole plant back by one-third. In early spring, remove any dead or brown stems to just above new basal growth.

Regularly throughout the growing season; annual spring tidy-up. Gaillardia 'Goblin' is a compact cultivar that flowers heavily from early summer to frost. Regular deadheading extends the bloom season significantly. Cut spent stems back to the nearest lateral bud. Shear the plant by one-third after the first main flush. Trim dead winter growth in early spring once basal leaves are emerging.

Snip spent flower heads back to a lateral bud or leaf to encourage further bloom. After the main summer flush, cut the whole plant back by one-third. In early spring, remove any dead or brown stems to just above new basal growth.