Blanket flower (Gaillardia grandiflora)
Care, watering, light and tips for Blanket flower on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Asteraceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 0–35 °C
About Blanket flower
Gaillardia grandiflora, commonly known as Blanket Flower, is a popular perennial hybrid herbaceous plant cherished for its vibrant, daisy-like flowers. Its petals are typically bicolored in shades of red, orange, and yellow, creating a spectacular display of color in the garden from early summer to autumn. It is ideal for sunny borders, edgings, and cottage gardens, attracting pollinators.
Native range
North America (United States and Canada)
Care tips
It requires full sun for abundant flowering and well-drained soil, preferably sandy or loamy sand, as it does not tolerate waterlogging. Watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry out between waterings; once established, it is quite drought tolerant. To prolong flowering, regular deadheading is recommended. A common mistake is overwatering, which can lead to root rot.
How to save a dying Blanket flower
- Warning signs
- Yellowing or wilting leaves, soft stems, no blooms or drooping flowers.
- First aid
- Check drainage and soil moisture. Prune spent flowers and very damaged leaves. Move to full sun.
- What kills it
- Overwatering (root rot), lack of sun, heavy, poorly drained soil.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots aren't severely rotted. Act quickly to adjust watering and sun exposure.