Blanket Flower

Features
This Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Sunset Snappy' variety produces a single layer of purple-pink petals with creamy yellow tips. Its blooms can be enjoyed from early summer until the first frost, as long as spent blooms are regularly removed. This easy-to-grow, herbaceous perennial thrives in sunny beds, borders, and containers.

What is the average size of a Blanket Flower?

This variety has a medium growth rate, typically reaching a height and width of 14-16 inches.

Planting

This variety of Gaillardia thrives in organically rich, loose, and well-drained soils. It is recommended to water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong and extensive root system. Once the plant is established, reduce watering frequency as it can tolerate mild and periodic droughts. It is also advised to feed sparingly. To promote profuse flowering, it is best to remove spent blooms. In early spring, trim the plant to 3 inches above ground level.