Blanket Flower
Gaillardia spp.
Also known as
Jam Tarts
Gaillardia in Aspen (91273) by Rhododendrites (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Full Sun
Moderate watering
Half-hardy
H3
RHS hardiness
-5°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
70cm | Max | |
45cm | Min |
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
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Blanket Flower Overview
Also known as blanket flowers, this genus contains around 24 annual and short-lived perennials. They produce bright, daisy-like flowers in colours of red, orange, yellow or combinations of these colours, usually with purple, red-brown or yellow, hairy centres. This genus has been developed, with multiple cultivars produced for ornamental use, some are bushier, others with larger or longer-lasting flowers.
Common problems with Blanket Flower
How to propagate Blanket Flower
Cuttings
Propagate species by seed in autumn or spring, selected forms by root cuttings in winter.
Seed
Other uses of Blanket Flower
Cut flowers, meadow plantings, borders
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