Goblin Blanket Flower Gaillardia has large flower blooms that cover the plant all summer long. The center of the flower bloom is yellow to a fiery red color. The red extends out towards the petals of the flowers which turn orange and then to yellow. This perennial flower blooms all summer long. Once the bloom is done, it turns into a cotton ball like bud. The cotton balls have small black seeds attached to the bottom of them. The whitetail attached to the seed helps with the distribution of the seed. Wind can carry the seed to help the plant reproduce.
Goblin Blanket Flower Gaillardia has long stems that connect the flowers to the perennial. The foliage of this perennial is long and narrow. There are small hairs on the leaves and stems of this plant. In the fall you can cut this perennial plant down to the ground as new growth will emerge in the spring. This plant spreads by its seed distribution, so keep that in mind when you install this perennial in your landscape. You can transplant this perennial if it becomes too large for its growing area. There are many other Gaillardia flowers to choose from, so make sure to check them out.
Goblin Blanket Flower Gaillardia
Gaillardia X Grandiflora ‘Goblin’
Plant Type- Perennial
Flower Color- Red and Yellow
Foliage Color- Green
Growth Habit- Round
Growth Rate- Moderate
Zone- 3-9
Height- 12″
Spread- 12″-15″
Light- Sun
Details- Red petals with yellow ends.
Pruning- Cut to the ground in the fall to encourage new spring growth.
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