Single Mix Blanket Flower is a sun-loving annual that fills gardens with vibrant, daisy-like blooms from early summer through the first frost. This heirloom cultivar of Gaillardia pulchella produces flowers in bold reds, oranges, and yellows, reaching a compact 24 inches tall and spreading 18 inches wide. Hardy from zones 6 through 11, it blooms reliably in 98 to 112 days from seed and thrives in poor soil where many other flowers falter, making it a low-maintenance addition to hot, dry spots that demand visual impact.
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6-11
24in H x 18in W
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Blanket Flower earns its name honestly: when in full bloom, these plants create a dense, colorful carpet that attracts butterflies and bees all season long. The flowers open over nearly half the year, from June straight through November in many climates, requiring almost no fussing once established. Heat and drought mean nothing to this plant; in fact, it performs best when neglected, asking only for full sun and well-drained soil.
Blanket Flower shines in cutting gardens, where the long-lasting blooms fill vases with warm color, and in pollininator gardens where bees and butterflies congregate throughout summer and fall. The flowers work equally well in borders, containers, and dry landscape plantings where their informal, cheerful nature complements both cottage gardens and modern designs.
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Sow seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last frost date, keeping soil temperature between 60 and 70°F. Seeds sprout in 4 to 20 days and need light to germinate, so sow them on the surface or press them lightly into the soil without covering. Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last frost when nighttime temperatures consistently stay above 50°F.
Harden off indoor-started seedlings by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days before planting out. Space them 1 inch apart in the garden after your last frost date has passed. These frost-tolerant plants can go in the ground as soon as soil is workable.
Direct sow seeds outdoors after your last frost date. Press seeds onto the soil surface or into a very shallow furrow (surface to 1/16 inch deep) and keep the area evenly moist until seedlings emerge in 4 to 20 days.
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