Buzzy Blanket Flower Gaillardia aristata Seeds 0.75g

Buzzy Blanket Flower Gaillardia aristata Seeds

Bring bold, long-lasting colour to your garden with Buzzy® Blanket Flower (Gaillardia aristata). This hardy perennial produces large, daisy-like flowers in vibrant shades of red, orange and yellow, creating a spectacular display from early summer until autumn. Exceptionally easy to grow, Blanket Flower thrives in sunny, dry conditions and is highly attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects. Its long-lasting blooms also make excellent cut flowers for fresh floral arrangements.

Product Features

• Bright daisy-like flowers in warm red, orange and yellow tones
• Long flowering season from summer to autumn
• Hardy perennial with excellent drought tolerance once established
• Perfect for borders, cottage gardens and wildflower planting
• Attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinators
• Excellent as a cut flower

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Gaillardia aristata
• Common Name: Blanket Flower
• Plant Type: Hardy perennial
• Height: Approximately 60–75 cm
• Position: Full Sun
• Contents: Seed packet

Growing Information

When to Sow

• Indoors: February – April
• Outdoors: April – June

How to Sow

Sow seeds thinly on the surface of moist seed compost and lightly cover with a fine layer of compost or vermiculite. Keep warm and moist during germination. Once seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant into individual pots before planting outdoors after the risk of frost has passed.

Planting Out

Plant into a sunny, well-drained position, spacing plants approximately 30–40 cm apart.

Flowering

Flowers from June to October, producing a continuous display of colourful blooms throughout the summer.

Growing Tips

• Plant in full sun for the best flowering.
• Prefers light, well-drained soil.
• Tolerates drought once established.
• Remove faded flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming.
• Avoid overly rich soils, which can encourage leafy growth instead of flowers.

Garden Uses

Blanket Flower is perfect for cottage gardens, mixed borders, prairie-style planting, wildlife gardens, gravel gardens and containers. It combines beautifully with echinacea, rudbeckia, salvia, ornamental grasses and coreopsis.

Why You’ll Love It

Buzzy® Blanket Flower is a reliable perennial that delivers months of vibrant colour with very little maintenance. Its drought tolerance, pollinator-friendly flowers and excellent performance in sunny gardens make it a fantastic choice for both beginner and experienced gardeners.