Gaillardia Mix Seeds – Blanket Flower Variety | Colorful Flowering Seeds for Home Gardening

Product Details

Germination Time: 10-15 days
Sunlight Requirement: 6-8 hours per day, full sun
Ideal Climate for Sowing: Warm season crop; tolerates heat and drought well
Plant Height: 1-2 feet
Organic Fertilizer Requirement: 1-2 cups of decomposed cow dung or vermicompost per plant, every 3-4 weeks
Life Span: Annual to short-lived perennial
Ideal Growing Temperature: 20-32°C
Blooming Time: 60-75 days after sowing
Maintenance Required: Low
Ideal Grow Bag Size: 10x10 grow bag, 12x12 grow bag, garden beds

Specifications of Gaillardia Seeds

Gaillardia, commonly known as Blanket Flower, produces vibrant daisy-like blooms in warm shades of red, orange, and yellow, often with striking bicolor petals. A hardy, drought-tolerant plant once established, it's well-suited to sunny garden beds, borders, and containers, and continues flowering over an extended period with minimal care.

Benefits / Uses

Vibrant, warm-toned blooms add long-lasting visual interest to gardens
Highly drought-tolerant once established — suited to low-water gardens
Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
Long blooming period, providing continuous color through the season
Low-maintenance, well-suited to borders and containers

Planting and Care for Gaillardia

Sowing: Sow seeds ¼ inch deep in well-drained soil or grow bags. Keep soil moist during germination; light exposure can help improve germination rates.
Growing: Requires full sun and moderate watering during establishment; tolerates dry spells well once mature. Avoid overwatering, which can lead to root rot in this drought-adapted plant.
Blooming: Flowers typically appear 60-75 days after sowing and continue blooming through the warm season. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering.

Precautions While Growing Gaillardia

Use well-drained soil, as this plant is sensitive to overly wet or waterlogged conditions
Avoid overwatering once established, as it prefers drier conditions
Monitor for aphids and fungal issues in humid conditions; use organic pest control methods where needed
Deadhead regularly to maintain plant health and prolong blooming

Other Names

Botanical Name: Gaillardia pulchella
Common Name: Blanket Flower, Indian Blanket

• Reliable home sowing performance
• Suitable for pots, grow bags & garden beds
• Clean, well-graded seeds for uniform planting
• Supports seasonal planting cycles
• Easy to store between sowings

1. Prepare soil or potting mix
2. Sow seeds at recommended depth
3. Water lightly after sowing
4. Place in suitable light conditions
5. Maintain regular moisture until sprouting

• Carefully selected seed batches
• Cleaned and graded for consistency
• Suitable for home sowing conditions
• Packed for safe storage and handling
• Designed for seasonal use
  
  

• Balcony and terrace gardeners
• Home growers starting from seed
• Small-space and container gardening
• Seasonal kitchen gardens
• Beginners and hobby gardeners

• Sow during the suitable planting season
• Store unused seeds in a cool, dry place
• Keep packets sealed after opening
• Avoid moisture exposure during storage
• Use within recommended sowing cycles