Cut your balloon flowers down about one third of the height before they start blooming. That way they won't lean, and you'll get a lot more blooms that way.

Debra

Thank you Julia for the information. I've written it down. Gaillardia has a spotty record with me. It depends on our heat and humidity. This year I don't think it would have done so well. Which is why I grow so many in pots. If it doesn't work out, no gap in my border. I do like the looks of this variety, AZ Apricot, and hadn't heard of it before. Again, thank you for the varietal name.................Maryl

Thanks for the tip, Debra; and for the post, Julia.