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Blanket Flower - Gaillardia

 Blanket flower is the perfect choice when you’re craving warmth. This radiant wildflower with an extended blooming season will light up your garden with a kaleidoscope of glowing colors.

How Did Blanket Flowers Get Their Name?

 Multiple legends surround the name. The simplest indicates that it comes from these flowers' tendency to blanket the ground with vibrant blooms quickly.

 Another suggests that the name comes from how thriving patches of these flowers are reminiscent of brightly patterned Native American blankets. One story links the inspiration for the flower’s name to the gorgeous blooms that repeatedly appeared on the grave of a talented Native American weaver famous for creating richly hued blankets.

Bloom Colors of the Vibrant Perennial

They are available in an array of hot colors. Yellows, oranges, peaches, reds, maroons, and burgundies are common. The flowers are intensely colored and framed by silver-green foliage that’s slightly hairy. With blanket flowers, the color is vivid and long-lasting. These plants bloom repeatedly throughout the summer and into the fall.

What Do Blanket Flowers Look Like?

With so many species of this plant, there’s lots of variety. Generally, these flowers have daisy-like flowers that feature multiple rays around a central disc. These rays can be in a single or double layer. There may be flat or trumpet-shaped petals.

 Some flowerheads offer a single, vibrant hue. Others boast bands of colors, resulting in a striking ombre effect. This sun-loving perennial sends up stems with a single bloom measuring between two and four inches. The plants typically reach heights of 12 to 18 inches, but they can grow up to 36 inches tall.

When To Plant

Blanket flowers are a wonderful way to add more color to any space, and their blooms last well in gardens and vases. They are heat—and drought-tolerant and withstand deer, rabbits, and groundhogs while attracting bees, butterflies, and birds.

Their ability to blanket the ground with a carpet of color makes them a popular choice for borders, roadside plantings, and ground covers. They also thrive in rock gardens, cottage gardens, and pollinator gardens.

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Bare Root Plants
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Bloom Season

Summer

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Bloom/Foliage Color

Red

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Height at Maturity

Under 12"

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Care

Take care of Blanket Flowers by planting them in well-drained soil and watering them moderately. It's essential to let the soil dry between watering. Remove spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering. Blanket Flowers do well in poor soils and only require minimal fertilization.

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Plant Reproduction

Blanket Flower spread by self-seeding and sprawl through gardens.

Planting bare-root perennials is best in any season if they are dormant; we only sell dormant plants. Planting them year-round is also excellent if you can get dormant perennials. When your bare-root perennials arrive, soak the roots in water for a few hours to rehydrate them. Lant by digging a hole wide enough to spread the roots comfortably and deep enough to place the top portion crown (where the roots meet the stem) at or slightly above ground level. Position the plant in the hole, backfill with native soil, and gently firm the soil around the roots—water well after planting to settle the soil around the plant and eliminate air. Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch to keep weeds at bay and moisture locked in, keeping the mulch away from the crown. Irrigate plants regularly during the first few weeks of drought; never water in full sun, and water late in the evenings to ensure the roots are established well. Fertilize sparingly in the first year, using a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in subsequent years as needed. 

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Fiery colors & long blooming period
Nectar rich flowers
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
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What We Ship

The Benefits of Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are shipped without soil or pots, making them lightweight and easy to handle. They arrive dormant, ready to be planted and thrive as beautiful, healthy additions to your garden.

Cost-Effective

With no heavy pots or soil, you'll save 50-60% on shipping costs, and you can easily plant our plants yourself—no equipment needed, just a spade for digging small holes.

Hassle-Free

Bare root plants are hassle-free because they're lightweight, easy to handle, and require minimal packaging. They establish quickly, saving you time and effort in planting and maintenance.

Better Growth

Bareroot dormant plants are more hardy because they adapt better to new environments, with stronger root systems that establish quickly, leading to greater resilience and improved survival rates in various conditions.

Eco-Friendly

Bare root native plants are environmentally friendly because they promote biodiversity, require less water and maintenance, and support local ecosystems, making them a sustainable choice for eco-conscious gardening

Features
Why You Will Love Our Blanket Flower

Vibrant Blooms

Blanket Flower Perennials burst into colorful, daisy-like flowers that brighten any garden. Their vivid reds and yellows create a stunning visual display, making them a focal point in your outdoor space.

Attracts Pollinators

The bright blooms draw in bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, helping to support local wildlife. This not only enhances the biodiversity of your garden but also promotes a healthy ecosystem.

Great for Borders

Perfect for creating colorful borders or edging, adding a cheerful touch to garden pathways and beds. Their bright colors and compact growth make them ideal for defining garden spaces.

Drought Tolerance

Blanket Flowers are hardy and drought-tolerant, making them ideal for dry or challenging garden conditions. They retain their beauty even with less frequent watering, reducing the need for constant irrigation.

Caring Tips

How do I care for my Blanket Flower?

Each box contains detailed care instructions and information about your product. But here's the basics.

Care Tips

Take care of Blanket Flowers by planting them in well-drained soil and watering them moderately. It's essential to let the soil dry between watering. Remove spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering. Blanket Flowers do well in poor soils and only require minimal fertilization.

Light Requirements

Blanket Flower thrives in full sun, requiring at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily. It prefers bright, sunny conditions to produce vibrant blooms, and while tolerant of some drought, its performance significantly diminishes in shaded areas.

Hardy Planting Zones

3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9

Customer Reviews

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James Nolan
Blanket flower

I’ll let you know in the spring

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Pat Dolan
Great Root Starter Plants!

Two hardy, good sized roots that I planted right away. Am looking forward to having them come up in the spring, if not before!
Thanks so much!
Pat

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William & Kathleen Tibbetts
a little disappointed

I received more than 5 roots, which were not dormant and very small.
Time will tell if they survive,

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George IVEY

Looks good but have not planted it yet...8/23/24 they will be planted.

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Susie Parkhurst
Blanket & Cardinal Flowers

Wonderful shipping time. Arrived in great condition for planting to sprout next spring.