Gaillardia Torchlight

Blanket Flower

USDA Zone: 2-9

Plant number: 1.220.280

(='Fackelschein') Blanket Flowers are valuable in the summer border for their very long season of bloom. Plants form a low mound of light-green leaves, bearing upright stems of large daisy-type flowers. This selection has bicolor orange-red petals with wide golden tips that form an outer ring. Excellent for cutting, with nice long stems. Attractive to butterflies. Drought tolerant once established. Plants should be divided every 2 to 3 years, in early spring. Not the best choice for heavy clay soil that will stay wet through the winter. Removing faded flowers will encourage constant blooming.

Further details for
Gaillardia Torchlight

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Soil Type
Normal or
Sandy

Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid

Soil Moisture
Dry

Care Level
Easy

Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
Gold
Orange

Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Mid Summer
  Late Summer
  Early Fall

Foliage Color
Light Green

Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Attracts Butterflies
  Attracts Hummingbirds
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Drought Tolerant
  Rabbit Resistant
  Massed

Flower Head Size
Large

Height
65-75 cm
25-29 inches

Spread
30-45 cm
12-18 inches

Foot Traffic
None

Growth Rate
Fast