Blanket Flower - Gaillardia

Blanket Flower is a stunning and versatile perennial plant that should be special in every garden. With its vibrant, daisy-like blooms and many benefits for gardeners and pollinators, there are many reasons to consider growing this beautiful wildflower.

A Stunning Appearance

First and foremost, its visual appeal is undeniable. Its striking, fiery-colored red, orange, and yellow petals evoke a warm blanket. These bold and cheerful blossoms will add color and visual interest to any garden or landscape. Whether planted in flower beds, along borders, or in containers, they create an eye-catching focal point that is particularly attractive during the summer and fall months when they are in full bloom.

Blanket Flower Are Extremely Low Maintenance

Besides their aesthetic appeal, they are easy to grow and maintain. Once established, they are drought-tolerant and thrive in well-drained soils, making them well-suited for gardens in various climates and conditions. These low-maintenance perennials require minimal care, making them ideal for busy gardeners who desire stunning blooms with minimal maintenance.

Great For Wildlife

These plants are great for pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Planting these flowers in your garden can help support declining pollinator populations, contributing to the overall health of your local ecosystem. By providing nectar and pollen, they invite these essential insects to your garden, enhancing its biodiversity and promoting the pollination of other nearby plants.

Long-Lasting Blooms

Furthermore, they have a long-lasting blooming season, typically from late spring to early fall. This extended period of vibrant blossoms ensures your garden remains lively and inviting throughout the warmer months. Its prolific flowering habit means you'll have plenty of fresh-cut flowers to bring indoors for colorful floral arrangements.

Another noteworthy quality is their extraordinary ability to attract beneficial insects, like ladybugs. Hoverflies help control garden pests naturally;" This can help to minimize the usage of chemical pesticides." This creates a more balanced and eco-friendly garden environment.

In summary, growing them in your garden offers many benefits. Their attractiveness, low maintenance, and ability to attract pollinators make them valuable in any landscape.

Blanket Flower brings joy, color, and sustainability to your garden; gardeners of all experience levels will find these products an excellent choice. They are suitable for new and experienced gardeners. Whether you want to create a pollinator-friendly space, add vibrant color to your garden, or enjoy the ease of low-maintenance gardening, they are an excellent choice you won't regret. So, plant some of them to experience their joy in your outdoor space.

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Planting bare-root perennials is best in any season if they are dormant; we only sell dormant plants. Planting them year-round is also excellent if you can get dormant perennials. When your bare-root perennials arrive, soak the roots in water for a few hours to rehydrate them. Lant by digging a hole wide enough to spread the roots comfortably and deep enough to place the top portion crown (where the roots meet the stem) at or slightly above ground level. Position the plant in the hole, backfill with native soil, and gently firm the soil around the roots—water well after planting to settle the soil around the plant and eliminate air. Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch to keep weeds at bay and moisture locked in, keeping the mulch away from the crown. Irrigate plants regularly during the first few weeks of drought; never water in full sun, and water late in the evenings to ensure the roots are established well. Fertilize sparingly in the first year, using a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in subsequent years as needed.

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