Gaillardia X grandiflora Goblin

Sunset

Blanket Flower (Gaillardia)

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Zones A1-A3, 1-45, H1, H2

Full

Moderate

Blanket Flower
Asteraceae (Compositae)
Perennials, Flowers

GAILLARDIA

Native to much of the U.S. Low-growing summer bloomers with daisy-like flowers in warm colors—yellow, bronze, scarlet. Plants thrive in heat, need good drainage. Easy to grow from seed and fine for cutting and borders; often reseed.

Gaillardia x grandiflora

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Gaillardia X grandiflora

Hybrid of G. aristata and G. pulchella. Grows to 2–4 ft. high, 1 1/2 ft. wide, with roughish gray-green foliage and single or double flowers 3–4 in. across. Much variation in flower color; range includes various warm shades of red and yellow, with orange or maroon bands. Exceptionally long bloom period for perennial–early summer until frost. Plants flower first year from seed.

Goblin

Good compact variety (1 ft. tall) with large deep red flowers bordered in bright yellow.