Blanket Flower Planting Guide

Propagation of blanket flower is by division.

Blanket flower planting guide. Grasses rushes and sedges. Blanket flowers will tolerate some light shade less than 3 hours. These short lived perennials are usually planted from nursery starts but they also grow easily from seeds planted directly in the garden after the last frost date or started indoors about 4 to 6 weeks early. Hardy from zones 5 9.

Of all the wildflowers i ve worked with gaillardia is the one to never disappoint me. Blanket flowers are fairly foolproof if planted in any well drained soil in a full sun location. Great for pollinators these flowers are sure to bring the bees to your flower garden. Divide established plants every 2 3 years in the spring or early fall.

These plants are well adapted to poor soils and severe drought. Blanket flowers are typically native to hot and dry climates like tough prairies and rocky plains. August 17 2020 january 23 2019 by matt suwak. In general plant the plants on 1 to 1 5 foot centers so the plants grow into adjacent plants to give good coverage for weed control.

Blanket flowers are related to the sunflower and are known for their extensive and long lasting bloom season. Work 2 to 3 inches of compost into the top 6 inches of soil at the planting site. It puts on an effortless and. If weeds aren t an issue then 1 5 to 2 foot or more centers is fine.

Sow blanket flower seeds in a spot with well drained soil that receives full sun. About blanket flowers produced above a clump of hairy narrow gray green leaves the blossoms of perennial blanket flower have petals that may be solid colored shades of yellow wine red orange or peach or may be banded in combinations of red or orange with yellow. How to grow and care for gaillardia blanket flowers categories flowers perennials tags drought tolerant. Because of this they require very little supplemental watering in landscapes and are ideal for drought tolerant gardens and gardens with poor dry soils.

Care of blanket flowers includes planting in a full sun location to keep this fast growing specimen happy. Growing blanket flowers are drought tolerant and do not like wet feet from soggy soil. Root cuttings or seed. Blanket flower s festive solid or patterned flowers in red orange or yellow appear throughout the summer and will attract scores of colorful butterflies to your garden.

March 20 2018 by jenny leave a comment. The flowers appear on sturdy stems held high above the plant s foliage. The petals of some are frilled while others have a unique tubular shape. The gaillardia perennial is short lived so division will keep them going in your garden for many years.

Grow in zones 3 10 water. Here s how to start growing blanket flower today. Most varieties of blanket flower grow 18 to 22 inches tall. Gardeners in warmer areas zones 8 through 10 can plant blanket flower seeds in early to mid fall.