Blanket Flower Seeds - Single Mix Gaillardia grandiflora
- Perennial; Fast growing, dependable flowers
- North American Native Wildflower
- Prefers full sun exposure
Shipping Schedule
Seeds are shipped year-round, while perennials & bulbs are shipped seasonally. Pre-ordered bulbs ship at the proper planting time for your zone. Spring pre-orders are placed any time before March 1. Fall pre-orders are placed any time before September 1. These items will not ship immediately, but will be delivered at the ideal time for planting. Orders containing both seeds and bulbs may be split into multiple shipments. Click here for more shipping information.
| Pre-Ordered Spring Bulbs & Perennials | Shipping Begins |
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| Zones 9 - 12 | Late February to Early March |
| Zone 8 | Early to Mid March |
| Zone 7 | Mid to Late March |
| Zone 6 | Early April |
| Zone 5 | Late April |
| Zones 2 - 4 | Late April to Early May |
| In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
| Saffron Crocus & Bearded Iris | Shipping Begins |
| All Zones | Late August |
| Pre-Ordered Fall Bulbs | Shipping Begins |
| Zones 2 - 5 | Mid to Late September |
| Zone 6 | Late September |
| Zone 7 | Late September to Early October |
| Zones 8 - 12 | Early to Mid October |
| In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
| Pre-Ordered Fall Perennials* | Shipping Begins |
| All Zones | Mid October |
| *Amaryllis Bulbs, Hosta Roots, Lily Bulbs, Papaver Roots, Paperwhite Bulbs, Peony Roots & Siberian Iris Roots | |
Product Description
Blanket Flower Seeds - Single Mix
This mixture of our best Gaillardias will bring lots of color and pollinators your your garden. These easy-to-grow flowers will come up fast and grow up to 36 inches. Gaillardias are tough flowers that can take the heat and still be beautiful additions to your garden.
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Fast Facts
Name: Blanket Flower Seeds - Single Mix Botanical Name: Gaillardia grandiflora Life Cycle: Perennial Light Requirement: Full Sun, Partial Sun Planting Season: Spring Plant Type: Tall green stems with yellow outer petals with a red center. Features: Heirloom, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Hummingbirds, Drought Tolerant, Deer Resistant, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Container Garden Color: Red, Yellow Blooms: Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall Plant Height: Up to 36 inches Plant Spacing: 12-18 inches Planting Depth: 1 inch Sowing Method: Direct Sow Cold Stratification: No Hardiness Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Ships: Year Round -
Planting Instructions
How to Plant Single Mix Blanket Flower
About Blanket Flower
Blanket Flower is a stunning native perennial wildflower. The plant produces intricately colored petals of alternating red and yellow hues. Blanket Flower seeds can be planted successfully anywhere in the U.S. but this species is especially beloved in arid areas with limited drainage.
When to Plant Blanket Flower Seeds
Direct sow in Spring, after the threat of frost has passed. In warmer climates, a Fall planting is also an option for Blanket Flower.
Where to Plant Blanket Flower Seeds
Choose a well-draining soil with Full Sun exposure. Although drought tolerant, maintain moisture until they're established.
How to Plant Blanket Flower Seeds
Broadcast sow your seeds directly onto the surface of the soil, and compress firmly onto the surface of the soil. Moisten once the seeds are sown.
How to Care for Blanket Flower
Once established, Blanket Flower needs little care or maintenance. Ideal spacing is 14-16 inches, thin once 2 inches tall, if needed, though Blanket Flower can tolerate some crowding. At the two-year mark, you can divide your Blanket Flower and replant the divisions.
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Seed Coverage
Amount Recommended Coverage Packet Up to 80 Sq. Ft Ounce Package Up to 625 Sq. Ft 1/4 Pound Package Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft 1 Pound Sack Up to10,000 Sq. Ft 5 Pound Sack Up to 1.3 Acres
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