Gaillardia - Blanket Flower
Blanket Flower - Profuse bloomer for a perennial. Dazzling colors, great for the front of the border.
| Gaillardia | Perennial or Annual |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Throughout Summer |
| Light | Full Sun |
| Water | Rich, Sandy, Well Drained Soil |
| Diseases | Leaf Spot,Yellows |
| Pests | Beetles, Leafhoppers |
| Propagation | Division and Seed |
| Color | Red, Yellow, Multi-Colored |
| Zones | 3 - 11 |
| Features | Flowers, Cut Flowers, Drought Tolerant, Deer Resistant, Easy to Grow |
- Goblin Blanket Flower - Gaillardia 4 inch flowers with dark maroon and gold centers surrounded by rich red petals tipped in yellow! Great for: Beds, borders or for cutting.
Gaillardia or Blanket Flower have showy long-stemmed flowers with blooms that resemble daisy flowers.
I feel that the Blanket Flower is a very worthwhile perennial to add to your border, not only because they are a very beautiful flower, but they also stay blooming viturally the entire summer, which is very rare for a perennial.
The blooms come is several varieties. There are singles, doubles and colors in various combinations of yellow, orange, and gold.
While the plants are typically quite hardy, this is probably one perennial that you will want to give a little extra protection in the really cold weather states.
The plant comes in standard varieties which are 15 - 36 in heights and the dwarf Blanket Flowers are only 6 to 8" tall.
Propagate by division, by stem cuttings taken in early summer, or by root cuttings taken in winter.
Sow seeds of annual Gaillardias indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last spring frost, or sow outdoors after last frost. Just press the seeds into the soil surface.
Plant 9-12" apart.
Gaillardia - Blanket Flower 'fanfare'
Large very unusual flowers are stunning and cover the entire plant. A sport from the variety 'Dazzler' upright facing flowers are deep red and flare out like trumpets. Topped with bright yellow at the ends, flowers transitions from orange to yellow. Blooms mid May thru September. WOW.
Note that this flower is patented by "Proven Winners" and cannot be propagated.
The compact or dwarf varieties of Gaillardia make a great groundcover play. They will fill in thickly and product a lot of color in the front of your border all summer long. This compares only to annuals, which have to be replaced every year.
The larger variety can be used as a specimen plant grouping, providing a burst of color all summer with an intermediate growth height topping out at about 24 inches.
Lamb's Ears
Lamb's ears provides a silvery soft blanket beneath the showy blanket flower blooms and enjoys the same cultural conditionsa.
Veronica
The upright spikes of vibrant Crater Lake Blue veronica complement the sometimes-gaudy daisies of blanket flower. Both thrive in sunny spots.
Salvia
Blue salvia is long blooming with silvery green leaves and long spikes of bright blue flowers, this partnership glows over many weeks.
Hyssop
Orange-flowering types of hyssop, with their airy flower spikes provide a delicate foil for the blanket flowers repeating the same color family, but with a lighter texture.
Coreopsis
The fine textured foliage of thread-leaf coreopsis provides a refined contrast to blanket flowers, while its smaller yellow daisy flowers echo the shape and color.
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Burgundy Blanket Flower Gaillardia Deep, wine red blooms radiate rich color in the summer garden! Heat, drought, and poor soil tolerant. Just plant and watch it go! Perfect for borders or in mass. Burgundy Blanket Flower is a strong plant that returns with its radiant beauty each spring.
BLANKET FLOWER 'FANEFARE' Large very unusual flowers are stunning and cover the entire plant. A sport from the variety 'Dazzler' upright facing flowers are deep red and flare out like trumpets. Topped with bright yellow at the ends, flowers transitions from orange to yellow. Blooms mid May thru September. WOW .
Note that this flower is patented by "Proven Winners" and cannot be propagated.
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Burgundy Blanket Flower Gaillardia Deep, wine red blooms radiate rich color in the summer garden! Heat, drought, and poor soil tolerant. Just plant and watch it go! Perfect for borders or in mass. Burgundy Blanket Flower is a strong plant that returns with its radiant beauty each spring.
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Red Plume Blanket Flower A colorful variation of Blanket Flower that will keep your neighbors guessing! Soft powderpuff flowers of deep scarlet are similar in beauty to carnations. Grow along with standard Blanket Flowers fo a delightful show. Their compact habit is useful in beds as well as pots and patio containers. A long-lasting cut flower.
Golden Goblin Blanket Flower
The culture is similar to other Gaillardias but with a more attractive return. Hardy from zones 3-9 'Golden Goblin' thrives in both hot/humid conditions and dry/drought area, making it ideal across the US.
At a mature height of 12 in, 'Golden Goblin'' prefers high light areas, and does well in standard garden loam. Water regularly and trim accordingly, and you will be rewarded with a plant that seems to never stop blooming!
BLANKET FLOWER 'ARIZONA SUN Selected for its compact habit and profusion of blooms. This Gaillardia sports red-orange flowers edged in bright golden yellow.
Note that this flower is patented by "Proven Winners" and cannot be propagated.
BLANKET FLOWER 'ORANGES AND LEMONS' Large peachy orange flowers with yellow tips and a gold central cone. Blue-green foliage adds interest after flowers are spent.
Note that this flower is patented by "Proven Winners" and cannot be propagated.
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BLANKET FLOWER 'BURGUNDY' Burgundy Blanket Flower is a real stand-out perennial, this Blanket Flower has solid wine-red flowers that bloom from June to frost. Grows to 2 feet.
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BLANKET FLOWER 'GOBLIN' Blanket Flower Goblin Raspberry inner petals surrounded by sunny yellow borders, makes this variety an all time favorite.Summer blooming until frost. Makes excellent cut flowers. Plants can withstand hot and dry summers. Attractive to butterflies. Dead heading spent blooms will increase flowering.
Scarlet Halo Blanket Flower - Gaillardia aristata
Semi-compact plants with very uniform and consistent bloom, wonderful lemon yellow flowers with a perfect scarlet halo in the center, blooms all summer with proper deadheading
Spacing: Space 9 - 12" apart when planting.
Lighting Conditions: Gaillardia grows best in open, sunny places. Mulch around the plants with organic compost, but not within 3" in spring or at planting.
Fertilizer: To enhance flowering, implement a balanced liquid fertilizer biweekly between spring and early summer. From there, apply a nitrogen-free fertilizer biweekly til the end of the growing season.
Soil/Water Requirements: Grow in well-drained, gritty soil. Keep moist through the growing season.
Pruning: Deadhead on a regular basis, especially if you do not want volunteer seedlings.Cut back to ground in late spring. In cooler sites, cut back flowered shoots so that they measure about 6". This should be done in late summer to promote new growth.
