Blanket Flower Plant – Bright, Long-Blooming Color for Your Garden
The blanket flower plant is a bold, easy-care perennial known for its bright red, orange, and yellow blooms. Also called Gaillardia, this hardy flower adds long-lasting color to flower beds, borders, and pollinator gardens. If you want a plant that blooms all summer with little effort, the blanket flower plant is a great choice.
Why Choose a Blanket Flower Plant?
These perennials are loved for their daisy-like blooms and long flowering season. They begin blooming in early summer and often continue into fall. The bright petals attract butterflies and bees, making them perfect for pollinator-friendly landscapes. They are highly drought-tolerant once established, which makes them ideal for hot, sunny areas.
How to Grow Blanket Flower Successfully
It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It does not like soggy ground, so good drainage is important. Water young plants regularly during their first season to help roots develop. After that, they require minimal watering. Deadheading spent blooms can encourage even more flowers throughout the growing season.
Best Uses for Blanket Flower in the Landscape
Use blanket flower plants in garden borders, cottage gardens, rock gardens, or mass plantings for bold color. Their compact size also works well in containers. With its vibrant blooms and easy maintenance, the blanket flower plant brings reliable beauty to almost any garden space.
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Customer Reviews
This is one of the best plants I’ve bought from TN Nursery. It’s hardy, blooms beautifully, and was packaged so well.
From delivery to planting, everything was smooth. The Blanket Flower is thriving and makes my garden look amazing. Highly recommend.
This Blanket Flower is gorgeous! The colors are bold and it brings so much life to my backyard. Excellent shipping and quality.
The plant came in good condition and has adjusted quickly. I’m impressed with the bright flowers—definitely a solid purchase.
I planted the Blanket Flower along my walkway, and it’s been blooming nicely. I only wish I had ordered more.
Do blanket flowers come back every year?
Yes, blanket flowers are perennials that come back every year. They bloom from summer to fall, adding long-lasting color to gardens. With sunlight and well-drained soil, they return strong and vibrant each season.
How tall do blanket flowers get?
Blanket flowers typically grow 12 to 24 inches tall with bright, daisy-like blooms. They form neat, compact mounds that add vibrant color to garden borders. With full sun and minimal care, they thrive and bloom all season long.
Where do blanket flowers grow best?
Blanket flowers grow best in full sun with well-drained soil. They thrive in dry, warm areas and tolerate poor soil conditions easily. With plenty of light, they bloom continuously and stay colorful all summer.
Exposure
Blanket Flower thrives in full sun, requiring at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily. It prefers bright, sunny conditions to produce vibrant blooms, and while tolerant of some drought, its performance significantly diminishes in shaded areas.
Height at Maturity
Over 12"
Usage
Pollinator Plant
Shipped As
Bare-root
Ships
USPS
Planting Zones
3-10
How To Grow
How to Grow and Care for Bare Root Perennials, Tubers, and Bulbs
Bare root perennials, tubers, and bulbs are an easy and economical way to jumpstart your garden with lasting beauty. These dormant plants should be planted in early spring or fall while the soil is cool and workable. Before planting, soak bare roots in water for 1–2 hours to rehydrate them. Choose a location based on the plant’s light needs—most flowering types prefer full sun, while others thrive in partial shade.
For bare root perennials, dig a shallow hole and spread the roots out naturally, ensuring the crown is level with the soil surface. For tubers and bulbs, plant with the pointed side facing up at a depth about two to three times their height. Cover with soil, gently press down, and water thoroughly.
Keep soil consistently moist (not soggy) until new growth appears. Add mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds, but avoid covering the crown or bulb tops. Once established, these plants require little maintenance—just seasonal watering, occasional dividing, and deadheading or pruning as needed. With proper care, they’ll return and thrive year after year.
