Gaillardia grandiflora ‘Goblin’
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Goblin Blanket Flower
| Evergreen-Deciduous | Deciduous |
|---|---|
| Overall Mature Size | Small |
| Mature Height & Spread | 1' x 1' |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Water | Medium Water |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Special Features | Attracts Birds, Butterflies, Coastal Conditions, Deer Resistant, Desert Conditions, Low Water Use |
| Container Sizes | #1 |
| Natural Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Sunset Garden Zones | H1, H2, 1-24 |
| Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 3-9 |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
Gaillardia grandiflora ‘Goblin’ is a short compact plant growing to only about a foot tall but it has real Everde Growers “flower power”. It produces bright scarlet-red flowers tinged in vivid yellow. The blooms come into color around early June and keep opening up until the first hard frost. Gaillardia is a very easy to grow perennial and will thrive in poor dry soils.Gaillardia are liked by gardeners for their ability to resist drought and provide a long season of color. Gaillardia should be planted in full sun in loose well drained soil. These plants actually prefer a poor soil so typical soil amendments are not necessary. Gaillardia are known for thriving in hot dry conditions but it’s important to keep them watered until they establish a good root system. To promote profuse flowering gardeners should remove the faded blooms weekly.
