Blanket Flower BURGUNDY Perennial 24? Native Wildflower 100 Seeds

Gaillardia aristata 

This is a Perennial and can be divided every 3 years to make more!

Pure Seed  ? Non-GMO - No Filler

• BLANKET FLOWER SEEDS
• Gaillardia aristata
• Perennial; Grows up to 24 Inches
• North American Native Wildflower
• Prefers full sun exposure

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

• Blanket Flower Seeds
• This crimson daisy-like bloom is a hit with native pollinators
• Perennial; Bold, red flowers
• Tolerant of heat, drought and most soil conditions
• North American Native Wildflower
• Features
• LIFE CYCLE: Perennial
• PLANTING SEASON: Spring
• COLOR: Red/Burgundy
• GROWTH HABIT: Clumping, Upright
• BLOOM SEASON: Summer through Fall
• PLANT CHARACTERISTICS: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Easy to Grow & Maintain
• USE: Container Garden
• GROWING CONDITIONS: Drought Tolerant, Outdoor, Poor Soil Tolerant
• PLANT RESISTANCE: Deer, Rabbit

How to Grow Blanket Flowers

Blanket flowers are fairly foolproof if planted in any well-drained soil in a full-sun location. They also grow easily from seeds planted directly in the garden after the last frost date (or started indoors about 4 to 6 weeks early).

Deadheading isn't mandatory, but it may stimulate additional blooms. If the plant languishes in the heat of summer, cutting it back dramatically may reinvigorate it for good fall blooming.

Light

Full sun is what these plants love best! The blanket flower can handle some partial shade, particularly in hot climates, but they will get a bit floppy and will not flower as profusely.

Soil

Gaillardia is not particular about soil pH, but it does need well-draining soil. It will grow in somewhat moist conditions, but heavy clay soil will probably kill it.

Water

Immediately after planting, water frequently (every other day or so) until you see the flowers. Once established, Gaillardia is extremely drought tolerant. It can go without watering unless there are extremely hot and dry conditions, then it's best to water the bed once or twice per week. Avoid overwatering.

 Temperature and Humidity

Blanket flowers thrive in full sun and can withstand hot summer temperatures. They do not require a humid environment and do better in hot, dry climates over cool, moist ones.

Fertilizer

Poor soils seem to encourage more flowering than rich soils, so go easy on (or avoid) the fertilizer.

Pruning

Blanket flower does not require deadheading to keep blooming, but the plants will look better and be fuller if you do cut the stems back when the flowers start to fade. You will also get more continuous flowering with deadheading, so don't be shy about it.