Product Description:
Gaillardia Seeds – Vibrant Blanket Flower Seeds for a Colorful Garden
Add a splash of fiery color to your garden with Gaillardia Seeds, also known as Blanket Flower Seeds in the U.S. These bright, hardy perennials bloom profusely in warm red, orange, and yellow tones that attract butterflies and bees all season long. Perfect for sunny borders, rock gardens, and containers, Gaillardia plants are low-maintenance, drought-tolerant, and easy to grow from seed — ideal for gardeners of all experience levels.
Key Features:
• Produces bold red, orange, and yellow daisy-like flowers
• Long blooming season from late spring to early fall
• Drought-tolerant and thrives in full sun
• Attracts butterflies, bees, and other pollinators
• Non-GMO, natural, and chemical-free seeds
• Great for borders, containers, and wildflower gardens
Specifications:
• Common Name (US): Blanket Flower
• Scientific Name: Gaillardia pulchella
• Plant Type: Perennial (grown as annual in cooler zones)
• Growth Habit: Upright and bushy
• Height: 12–24 inches
• Spread: 12–18 inches
• Flower Colors: Red, orange, and yellow bicolor shades
• Bloom Season: Late spring to early fall
• Sun Exposure: Full sun (6+ hours daily)
• Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Low once established
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–10
• Seed Type: Non-GMO
• Organic: Yes
• Germination Time: 14–21 days
• Germination Temperature: 18–22°C (65–72°F)
• Spacing Between Plants: 10–12 inches
• Maintenance Level: Easy / Low
• Attracts: Bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects
• Uses: Flower beds, borders, rock gardens, and wild gardens
Planting Guide:
• Soil Preparation: Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Loosen and clear the area of debris and weeds.
• Sowing: Sow seeds directly outdoors after the last frost or start indoors 6–8 weeks before transplanting. Lightly press seeds into the soil surface; do not cover deeply.
• Watering: Keep soil lightly moist during germination. Once plants establish, water sparingly.
• Transplanting: Move seedlings outdoors once they have 2–3 sets of true leaves, spacing them 10–12 inches apart.
• Care Tips: Deadhead old blooms to encourage more flowers.
• Bloom Time: Blooms appear from late spring through early fall for continuous garden color.