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Gaillardia Seeds - Pulchella Bicolor
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 10
HEIGHT
10 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer and fall
BLOOM COLOR
Red and yellow
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 6.2 - 7.2
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
SEEDS PER POUND
131,995
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
3 -10
HEIGHT
28 - 36 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer and fall
BLOOM COLOR
Red
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, lean, pH 6.2 - 7.2
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
SEEDS PER POUND
153,000
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 10
HEIGHT
12 - 24 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer and fall
BLOOM COLOR
Red and yellow
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, lean, pH 6.2 - 7.2
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
3 - 10
HEIGHT
20 - 30 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer and fall
BLOOM COLOR
Yellow
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, lean, pH 6.2 - 7.2
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
3 - 10
HEIGHT
20 - 30 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer and fall
BLOOM COLOR
Scarlet
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, lean, pH 6.2 - 7.2
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 10
HEIGHT
10 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer and fall
BLOOM COLOR
Red
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 6.2 - 7.2
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 10
HEIGHT
10 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer and fall
BLOOM COLOR
Cream
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 6.2 - 7.2
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
5 - 10
HEIGHT
14 - 16 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Spring
BLOOM COLOR
Red
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, lean, pH 6.2 - 7.2
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
About...
Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Pulchella Sundance Bicolor) - This annual is so easy and rewarding to grow from seeds! It is the first consistent mahogany red and yellow bi-color of its kind. The globe-shaped blooms are usually double and often will cover the drought tolerant plant throughout the growing season.
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Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 21 weeks
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Seeds must be covered thinly, no more than the thickness of the seed
SOWING RATE
3 - 4 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seed moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
14 - 18 inches
Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Pulchella Sundance Bicolor) - This annual is so easy and rewarding to grow from Gaillardia seeds! Sundance Bicolor Blanket Flower is the first consistent mahogany red and yellow bi-color Gaillardia flower. The globe-shaped blooms are usually double and often will cover the plant throughout the growing season. Exhibiting heat and drought tolerance, Gaillardia Sundance is carefree and hardy in the garden. The spreading plants need 15 to 16 inches of garden space, preferably in full sun. This annual needs moderately fertile soil and moisture to flower abundantly during the summer. The spreading habit is desirable for hanging baskets or patio containers.
Annual Blanket Flower grows readily from Gaillardia flower seed and is native to the southern United States and Mexico. Its upright, toothed or lobed, bushy gray-green foliage beautifully sets off the showy, double daisy-like flowers with dark purple centers. The blooms seem to dance on wiry stems spring to fall.
Common Questions
Is blanket flower invasive?
Though blanket flowers reseed themselves, they are not invasive and can be easily pulled up from unwanted places.
Does blanket flower bloom all summer?
Yes, blanket flowers bloom from early summer through the fall for long-lasting color.
What plants pair with blanket flower?
The bold, daisy-like blooms complement soft textures such as Coreopsis and cosmos, along with airy ornamental grasses. For added contrast, consider pairing them with spiky plants like Kniphofia or Crocosmia.
What are some good areas for using blanket flower in the landscape?
These flowers are suited well for beds and borders, containers, rock gardens, butterfly gardens, or prairies and meadows.
Will any pollinators be attracted to the flowers?
Yes, bees, birds and butterflies all enjoy these flowers.
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
70 - 75F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 42 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
1/8 inch
SOWING RATE
4 ounces per 1,000 square feet or 10 lbs per acre or 3 - 4 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
16 inches
Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Aristata) - This perennial wildflower has large, daisy-like blooms and a tap root making it drought tolerant and carefree. It is well-suited to xeriscaping. This Blanketflower has big, long-lasting blooms which grow up to 4 inches across. The bi-colored flowers include orange, red, and yellow, and they bloom from early summer to fall if spent blooms are deadheaded. Gaillardias will tolerate a little crowding, but they perform best with ample space. This perennial wild flower will bloom the second year and every year after the initial planting. It grows in all regions of North America and will bloom during summer and fall. The may be planted in spring, summer, or fall as long as there is moisture to allow Blanket Flower wildflower seed to germinate.
Common Questions
Is blanket flower invasive?
Though blanket flowers reseed themselves, they are not invasive and can be easily pulled up from unwanted places.
Does blanket flower bloom all summer?
Yes, blanket flowers bloom from early summer through the fall for long-lasting color.
What plants pair with blanket flower?
The bold, daisy-like blooms complement soft textures such as Coreopsis and cosmos, along with airy ornamental grasses. For added contrast, consider pairing them with spiky plants like Kniphofia or Crocosmia.
What are some good areas for using blanket flower in the landscape?
These flowers are suited well for beds and borders, containers, rock gardens, butterfly gardens, or prairies and meadows.
Will any pollinators be attracted to the flowers?
Yes, bees, birds and butterflies all enjoy these flowers.
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
70 - 75F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 42 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
1/8 inch
SOWING RATE
4 ounces per 1,000 square feet or 12 pounds per acre
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
12 inches
Common Questions
Is blanket flower invasive?
Though blanket flowers reseed themselves, they are not invasive and can be easily pulled up from unwanted places.
Does blanket flower bloom all summer?
Yes, blanket flowers bloom from early summer through the fall for long-lasting color.
What plants pair with blanket flower?
The bold, daisy-like blooms complement soft textures such as Coreopsis and cosmos, along with airy ornamental grasses. For added contrast, consider pairing them with spiky plants like Kniphofia or Crocosmia.
What are some good areas for using blanket flower in the landscape?
These flowers are suited well for beds and borders, containers, rock gardens, butterfly gardens, or prairies and meadows.
Will any pollinators be attracted to the flowers?
Yes, bees, birds and butterflies all enjoy these flowers.
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Seeds must be covered thinly, no more than the thickness of the seed
SOWING RATE
3 - 4 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
24 inches
Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Aristata Aurea Pura) - One of the first plants to start blooming and one of the last to stop! Grow these bright yellow treasures from Gaillardia seeds! Known as Blanket Flowers, they are indeed a treasured native from the open, hot plains so they are quite drought tolerant and require little water or care. They are a perennial, returning each spring from the same roots, forming an expanding clump, and each season they will attract many beneficial insects to the flower garden.
Gaillardia blooms the second spring when started from flower seed. If sowing Gaillardia seeds indoors, start 6 - 8 weeks before the last frost, use sterile starting soil and starter trays. Press the flower seeds into the soil and barely cover. Keeps seeds moist until germination. Cut back the Blanket Flower seedlings at transplanting to help it become more compact. If sowing Blanket Flower seeds outdoors, wait until danger of frost has passed. Sow the seeds into prepared soil, cover lightly with fine garden or potting soil. Or, broadcast spread them over an area, and lightly rake into the soil. Keep moist until germination. Once they are established, Blanket Flower plants will self-seed. Gaillardia is native to the plains regions, but can be grown in all regions from Canada to Florida are are resistant to drought.
Common Questions
Is blanket flower invasive?
Though blanket flowers reseed themselves, they are not invasive and can be easily pulled up from unwanted places.
Does blanket flower bloom all summer?
Yes, blanket flowers bloom from early summer through the fall for long-lasting color.
What plants pair with blanket flower?
The bold, daisy-like blooms complement soft textures such as Coreopsis and cosmos, along with airy ornamental grasses. For added contrast, consider pairing them with spiky plants like Kniphofia or Crocosmia.
What are some good areas for using blanket flower in the landscape?
These flowers are suited well for beds and borders, containers, rock gardens, butterfly gardens, or prairies and meadows.
Will any pollinators be attracted to the flowers?
Yes, bees, birds and butterflies all enjoy these flowers.
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Seeds must be covered thinly, no more than the thickness of the seed
SOWING RATE
3 - 4 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
24 inches
Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Aristata Bremen) - This drought tolerant native wildflower is simple to establish from flower seeds. It has daisy-like, scarlet flowers edged in yellow and gives the garden an instant southwestern look. Bees and butterflies will be attracted with the opening of the first blooms. It's great with other wildflowers, perennials and ornamental grasses.
Common Questions
Is blanket flower invasive?
Though blanket flowers reseed themselves, they are not invasive and can be easily pulled up from unwanted places.
Does blanket flower bloom all summer?
Yes, blanket flowers bloom from early summer through the fall for long-lasting color.
What plants pair with blanket flower?
The bold, daisy-like blooms complement soft textures such as Coreopsis and cosmos, along with airy ornamental grasses. For added contrast, consider pairing them with spiky plants like Kniphofia or Crocosmia.
What are some good areas for using blanket flower in the landscape?
These flowers are suited well for beds and borders, containers, rock gardens, butterfly gardens, or prairies and meadows.
Will any pollinators be attracted to the flowers?
Yes, bees, birds and butterflies all enjoy these flowers.
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Seeds must be covered thinly, no more than the thickness of the seed
SOWING RATE
2 - 3 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
14 - 18 inches
Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Pulchella Sundance Red) - What a dazzling burst of red for your xeriscape garden that's easily grown from Gaillardia seeds! This Blanket Flower grows 10 inches tall. Deep red, fluffy flowers emerge in the heat of the summer and stand well above the simple foliage. Gaillardia Sundance looks especially good when planted in mass in full sun.
Common Questions
Is blanket flower invasive?
Though blanket flowers reseed themselves, they are not invasive and can be easily pulled up from unwanted places.
Does blanket flower bloom all summer?
Yes, blanket flowers bloom from early summer through the fall for long-lasting color.
What plants pair with blanket flower?
The bold, daisy-like blooms complement soft textures such as Coreopsis and cosmos, along with airy ornamental grasses. For added contrast, consider pairing them with spiky plants like Kniphofia or Crocosmia.
What are some good areas for using blanket flower in the landscape?
These flowers are suited well for beds and borders, containers, rock gardens, butterfly gardens, or prairies and meadows.
Will any pollinators be attracted to the flowers?
Yes, bees, birds and butterflies all enjoy these flowers.
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Seeds must be covered thinly, no more than the thickness of the seed
SOWING RATE
3 - 4 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
14 - 18 inches
Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Pulchella Sundance Creamy White) - Sundance is a short-lived annual that is native to the central United States. It establishes nicely from Gaillardia seeds, and it is a show-stopper for the xeriscape garden, giving lots of blooms that attract butterflies and beneficial insects. It is a great flower to have where water conservation is desired.
Fully double powder-puff blooms light up the landscape with large creamy-white flowers. This dependable performer blooms throughout summer tolerating heat, humidity, drought and poor soil. Growing around 10 inches tall, Gaillardia Sundance Cream contrasts well with reds and purples and creates a lively, colorful statement in the garden. It is a hardy plant, not picky about soil, though sandy and well-drained are best. It has a high drought tolerance and does best with a dry, hot climate in full sun.
If sowing Gaillardia seeds indoors, start 6 - 8 weeks before the last frost, use sterile starting soil and starter trays. Press the flower seeds into the soil and barely cover. Keeps seeds moist until germination. Cut back the Blanket Flower seedlings at transplanting to help it become more compact. If sowing Blanket Flower seeds outdoors, wait until danger of frost has passed. Sow flower seeds into prepared soil, cover lightly with fine garden or potting soil.
Common Questions
Is blanket flower invasive?
Though blanket flowers reseed themselves, they are not invasive and can be easily pulled up from unwanted places.
Does blanket flower bloom all summer?
Yes, blanket flowers bloom from early summer through the fall for long-lasting color.
What plants pair with blanket flower?
The bold, daisy-like blooms complement soft textures such as Coreopsis and cosmos, along with airy ornamental grasses. For added contrast, consider pairing them with spiky plants like Kniphofia or Crocosmia.
What are some good areas for using blanket flower in the landscape?
These flowers are suited well for beds and borders, containers, rock gardens, butterfly gardens, or prairies and meadows.
Will any pollinators be attracted to the flowers?
Yes, bees, birds and butterflies all enjoy these flowers.
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Seeds must be covered thinly, no more than the thickness of the seed
SOWING RATE
3 - 4 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
20 - 24 inches
REQUIRED
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Blanket Flower (Gaillardia x Grandiflora Mesa Red) - The first seed F1 gaillardia fills quart and gallon containers quickly with bold, brilliant red color. These plants hold up under dry conditions, and they put out intense, nonfading color all season long. Create more colourful landscapes and mixed containers with Mesa. Strong, early-flowering, well-branched plants fill quart and gallon containers quickly while maintaining the controlled height of 14 - 16 inches. Compared with other seed gaillardia, Mesa varieties are more uniform in habit and flowering time. Very drought tolerant once established.
If sowing Gaillardia seeds indoors, start 6 - 8 weeks before the last frost, use sterile starting soil and starter trays. Press the flower seeds into the soil and barely cover. Keeps seeds moist until germination. Cut back the Blanket Flower seedlings at transplanting to help it become more compact. If sowing Blanket Flower seeds outdoors, wait until danger of frost has passed. Sow flower seeds into prepared soil, cover lightly with fine garden or potting soil.
Common Questions
Is blanket flower invasive?
Though blanket flowers reseed themselves, they are not invasive and can be easily pulled up from unwanted places.
Does blanket flower bloom all summer?
Yes, blanket flowers bloom from early summer through the fall for long-lasting color.
What plants pair with blanket flower?
The bold, daisy-like blooms complement soft textures such as Coreopsis and cosmos, along with airy ornamental grasses. For added contrast, consider pairing them with spiky plants like Kniphofia or Crocosmia.
What are some good areas for using blanket flower in the landscape?
These flowers are suited well for beds and borders, containers, rock gardens, butterfly gardens, or prairies and meadows.
Will any pollinators be attracted to the flowers?
Yes, bees, birds and butterflies all enjoy these flowers.
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