Blanket Flower for Sale | Gaillardia pulchella

Bring vibrant color to your garden with Blanket Flower (Gaillardia pulchella) plants. Known for daisy-like blooms with fiery reds, oranges, and yellows, these hardy perennials are perfect for borders, beds, and containers. They attract pollinators and are easy to grow.

How to Identify the Blanket Flower

Blanket Flowers feature bright, bi-colored petals surrounding a central disc, giving a “blanket” effect. They grow in a low, bushy form with slender green foliage. Compact growth and small budding blooms make them easy to recognize.

Essential Plant Details for Blanket Flower

Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Hardy perennials that bloom from early summer to fall, growing 12 to 36 inches tall with similar spread. Deer-resistant and drought-tolerant, adding beauty and resilience to gardens.

Why Choose a Blanket Flower for Your Garden?

Bright, long-lasting blooms attract butterflies and bees. Low-maintenance care ensures survival through seasonal changes. Ideal for creating a meadow-like appearance in your garden.

How to Successfully Grow Blanket Flower

Plant in sunny areas with well-drained soil. Water regularly until established, then reduce watering. Deadhead spent flowers to prolong bloom and maintain vibrant garden aesthetics.

Best Season for Planting Blanket Flower

Spring or early summer is ideal to allow seedlings to establish before the hottest months, ensuring strong growth and continuous blooms.

Ideal Locations for Planting Blanket Flower

Full sun is best, though light shade is tolerated. Perfect for garden borders, rock gardens, meadows, patios, walkways, and containers.

Blanket Flower Bloom Time

Blooms from early summer to fall. Vibrant petals provide continuous color and attract pollinators throughout the growing season.

Step-by-Step Guide to Planting Blanket Flower

• Choose a sunny, well-drained location.
• Prepare soil and dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball.
• Place the plant in the hole and backfill gently.
• Water thoroughly and mulch around the base.

Watering Guidelines for Blanket Flower

Water moderately, allowing soil to dry between watering. Avoid overwatering. Established plants are drought-tolerant and require minimal care.

Fertilization Recommendations for Blanket Flower

Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at planting and once during the growing season. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which can reduce flowering.

How We Ship Your Blanket Flower

We ship healthy Blanket Flower plants carefully packaged to prevent damage, ensuring they arrive in optimal condition for immediate planting.