General Information

  • Category- Flower
  • Binomial Name- Gaillardia
  • Common Names- Gaillardia pulchella
  • Spread- 12-36 inches**
  • Height- 12-36 inches**
  • Average Production- 30-40 flowers per plant
  • Days to Maturity- 730-1095 days*

Environmental Requirements

  • Soil-  Well-drained soils
  • Soil moisture- 12%
  • Soil pH- 6.1-6.5
  • Soil temperature- 15 -18°C
  • Climate temperature-
  • Sun Requirements- Full Sun
  • Best Time to Plant- Spring (February-March)

Tips to grow Blanket Flower

  1. Arrange good quality Blanket Flower seed.
  2. The soil should be Well-drained. Remove weeds and work organic matter into the top 6-8 inches of soil; then level and smooth. Sow seeds evenly and thinly and cover with ¼ inch of fine soil.
  3. Prepare the bed by turning the soil under to a depth of 6-12 inches removing any debris, and lightly raking as level as possible.
  4. Dig a hole for each plant large enough to amply accommodate the root ball.
  5. use mulch to prevent their germination. Mulches also help retain soil moisture and maintain even soil temperatures. 
  6. Until plants become established, some protection from extreme winds and direct, hot sunlight may be necessary.  Good air movement is also important.Deadhead plants for continuous bloom.
  7. Divide the plants every 2 or 3 years in spring or fall. Plants prefer poor soils, be careful to not overfertilize.

** The values are standard values but might change a bit.

*To get flowers quickly, the users can buy plants from nursery.

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