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Gaillardia - The Blanket Flower
A perennial plant that has a long bloom time, Gaillardia (or blanket flower) is often found in garden beds and containers. They're a great addition to any garden that is looking for an easy-to-maintain, heat-tolerant perennial that can bloom in full sun to partial shade.

Blanket flower is also a good choice for any gardener who is concerned about pests, as it tends to be very deer and rabbit resistant. These critters will sometimes nibble on the new growth of your plant in the early spring, but you can prevent this by using fencing or sprays to discourage them.

Besides being beautiful, blanket flowers are also a great food source for pollinators, especially small birds that love to pick seeds off of spent blooms in the fall. They're also extremely low-maintenance once established, and don't require pruning or fertilization to remain healthy.

For a long-lasting show, Gaillardias should be planted in full sun. These plants will tolerate partial shade, but they'll get floppy and won't flower as profusely. They'll also be prone to developing powdery mildew, a common issue in hot climates.

In order to grow successfully, Gaillardias should be grown in well-draining soil. They don't need a lot of fertilizer but they do benefit from a regular application of compost to promote root development and trace nutrients in the soil.

The most popular Gaillardias are the Gaillardia pulchella and Gaillardia aristata varieties, which can be used to create a colorful bed or border. These types of Gaillardias are known for their bright, daisy-like blossoms that are a delight to behold.

While these Gaillardias are great in the garden, they also make beautiful cut flowers. They're long-lasting, have bold petals that blend well with a variety of other flowering perennials, and make for beautiful bouquets.

flower blanket is the Sun Devil, a Gaillardia that has twisted petals that are perfect for edgings or for adding color to a container garden. It reaches a height of four inches and has a pretty pinkish-red bloom that contrasts well with other flowers in the garden.

These Gaillardias can also be combined with other heat-loving perennials like Coreopsis or cosmos. They're also a great complement to airy ornamental grasses and spiky plants like Kniphofia or Crocosmia.

They're also a great choice for container plantings and can be placed in front of shrubs or other low-growing plants. If you're planning on placing your blanket flowers in a container, it's important to choose one that's large enough to accommodate the plant and the roots.

If you're planting blanket flowers in a container, it's best to transplant them in the late summer or early fall. They're self-sufficient perennials that don't require a lot of attention once they're established, but you can still help them stay healthy by trimming back the old foliage and removing spent blooms in the fall.

Blanket flowers are also a great plant for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden. They're a great source of nectar for these pollinators, and they can be a great companion for other flowering perennials in the garden.
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