Gaillardia Seeds – Double Mixed

Bring vivid, long-lasting color to your garden with Gaillardia Seeds – Double Mixed, a popular choice among home gardeners for its dependable, hardy blooms. Also known as Blanket Flower in the U.S., this variety produces striking double-petaled flowers in a range of warm, sunset-inspired shades. These easy-to-grow plants thrive in sunny locations, handle heat well, and bloom from early summer through fall, making them ideal for vibrant borders, garden beds, and pollinator-friendly landscapes.

Features

• Bright, multicolored double blooms ideal for eye-catching displays

• Heat- and drought-tolerant, suitable for low-maintenance gardens

• Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies

• Extended blooming period from early summer to fall

• Great for borders, beds, and cutting gardens

• Easy to grow from seed, even for beginners

Specifications

• Common Name: Blanket Flower

• Scientific Name: Gaillardia pulchella (Double Mixed variety)

• Plant Type: Annual/Short-lived Perennial (depending on climate)

• Bloom Colors: Mixed warm tones (yellow, red, orange)

• Bloom Season: Early summer to fall

• Sun Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Type: Well-drained soil

• Water Needs: Low to moderate

• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 3–10

• Planting Season:

  • Spring: Ideal for direct sowing after the last frost (March–May, depending on zone)

  • Fall: In warm zones (8–10), seeds may be sown in late fall (October–November) for spring blooms

• Germination Time: 10–20 days

• Days to Bloom: 70–90 days after sowing

• Plant Height: 12–24 inches

• Spacing: 10–12 inches