Goblin Blanket Flower
Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Goblin'
Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | gay-LAR-dee-uh gran-dih-FLOR-uh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 12 in. tall, 18 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer into Fall |
| Design Ideas | Here is a low-growing perennial that blooms in the worst of the summer heat. Plant it as edging, spot in for color or grow in masses. Very popular container plant for its neat compact habit; fits particularly well in rectangular troughs. A valuable perennial for hot inland communities. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Firescaping/Firewise, Cutting Garden, Wildlife Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, North American Native Selection, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Bird Friendly, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Russian Sage (Perovskia); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Coneflower (Echinacea); Blue Fescue (Festuca); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum) |
Thrives in organically rich, loose, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild, periodic drought. Feed sparingly. Remove spent blooms to encourage profuse flowering. Cut back to 3 in. above ground in early spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant