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Gaillardia 'Goblin', commonly known as blanket flower, features showy, banded blooms with orange petals and yellow tips that give the plant a bright and ruffled look. This compact dwarf variety grows only 12 inches tall, forming a low mound of downy, olive green foliage. The long-blooming flowers appear from early summer through early fall, providing continuous color to the garden. Tolerant of drought, heat, and poor soils, Gaillardia Goblin is ideal for sunny borders, rock gardens, or containers. The spent flower heads can be left to attract goldfinches to the seeds in late summer, adding ecological value to the landscape.
Plant Attributes
Gaillardia 'Goblin' is a tough and vibrant herbaceous perennial, growing to 12 inches in height and spreading 15 inches wide. It features vivid, banded flowers with orange petals and yellow, serrated edges, giving a "blanket-like" appearance. The plant thrives in USDA Zones 3 to 9 and is highly tolerant of drought, heat, and poor soils, making it perfect for hot, dry sites. Gaillardia Goblin prefers full sun to mostly sunny locations and is known for being low-maintenance while offering long-lasting blooms that attract butterflies.
Landscape Use
Gaillardia Goblin is a versatile, drought-tolerant perennial that adds bold color and texture to a variety of garden settings. Some popular uses include:
- Borders: Ideal for sunny borders where its low-growing form and bright flowers provide continuous color.
- Rock Gardens: Perfect for rock gardens due to its drought tolerance and preference for poor, sandy soils.
- Containers: Thrives in containers, bringing vibrant color to patios and decks.
- Pollinator Gardens: Attracts butterflies and other pollinators, making it an excellent addition to wildlife-friendly plantings.
- Seaside Gardens: Its tolerance for salt and heat makes Gaillardia Goblin an ideal choice for coastal landscapes.
Planting & Care
Gaillardia Goblin is extremely easy to care for and thrives in hot, dry conditions. Here are some tips for keeping your plants healthy:
- Planting Location: Choose a sunny spot with well-drained, sandy or loose soil. Avoid planting in heavy clay, as this plant prefers poor soils.
- Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Once established, Gaillardia is highly drought-tolerant and needs minimal watering.
- Pruning: Deadheading spent flowers will encourage additional blooming, but it is not required as the seed heads can be left to attract birds.
- Dividing: New plantlets can be started by dividing clumps in midsummer. Cut straight down along the side of the clump to sever roots, allowing new plants to form.
- Fertilizing: Fertilizing is generally unnecessary, as Gaillardia thrives in poor soils. Over-fertilizing may lead to leggy growth.
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Plant Features
- Height: 12 inches
- Spacing: 15 inches apart
- Zones: 3-9
- Bloom Time: Early summer to early fall
- Flower Color: Orange with yellow tips
- Sun Requirements: Full sun to mostly sunny
- Water Needs: Low
- Maintenance: Low
