Heirloom Blanket Flowers, also known as Gaillardia, are vibrant, long-lasting blooms that bring striking color to garden beds, borders, and containers. This premium heirloom variety is easy to grow and low-maintenance, making it ideal for both beginner and experienced gardeners. Its bright flowers attract pollinators and provide a lively display throughout the growing season.
Features:
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Heirloom Blanket Flower (Gaillardia) variety
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Produces bright, long-lasting blooms
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Ideal for garden beds, borders, and containers
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Low-maintenance and easy to grow
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Attracts pollinators and enhances garden aesthetics
Specifications:
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Plant Type: Perennial flowering plant
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Height: 12–24 inches
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Bloom Time: Summer to fall
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Light Requirements: Full sun
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Soil Preference: Well-draining garden soil
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Zones: USDA hardiness zones 3–9
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Planting Season: Spring after last frost
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Indoor Sowing: Start seeds indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost. Press seeds lightly into moist, well-draining soil. Germination usually occurs within 7–14 days.
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Transplanting: Transplant seedlings outdoors after frost risk has passed. Space plants 12–18 inches apart.
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Direct Sowing: Sow seeds directly in prepared soil after the last frost. Cover lightly and water gently.
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Care Tips: Keep soil evenly moist during establishment. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering. Mulching helps retain moisture and maintain soil temperature.
