Blanket Flower - Burgundy

40 Seeds

Seeding Blanket Flower 'Burgundy' (Gaillardia × grandiflora 'Burgundy') is a great way to grow this long-blooming, drought-tolerant perennial with deep wine-red daisy-like flowers. It's especially attractive to pollinators and does well in hot, sunny gardens.

Here’s how to grow it successfully from seed:

🌱 Quick Facts

• Botanical name: Gaillardia × grandiflora 'Burgundy'

• Type: Short-lived perennial (zones 3–9)

• Flower color: Deep burgundy-red

• Bloom time: Early summer to fall

• Height: 18–24 in (45–60 cm)

📅 When to Sow

• Indoors (recommended): 6–8 weeks before your last frost

• Outdoors (direct sow): After last frost (less predictable results)

• Fall sowing (mild climates): Possible for earlier blooms next year

🌿 How to Start from Seed (Indoors)

1. Fill seed trays or pots with moist, well-draining seed-starting mix.

2. Sow seeds on the surface — do not cover deeply; light helps germination.

3. Gently press seeds into soil.

4. Mist lightly to moisten the surface.

5. Temperature: Keep at 65–70°F (18–21°C).

6. Light: Use grow lights or a sunny window (12–16 hrs/day).

7. ⏱️ Germination time: 10–20 days

🌞 Transplanting Outdoors

• Timing: After danger of frost and once seedlings have 2–3 true leaves.

• Hardening off: Acclimate seedlings over 5–7 days before planting.

• Spacing: 12–18 in (30–45 cm) apart.

• Sunlight: Full sun (at least 6 hrs/day).

• Soil: Well-drained, even sandy or poor soil is fine. Avoid overly rich soil.

🌸 Care Tips

• Water: Moderate. Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.

• Fertilizer: Minimal—too much nitrogen leads to floppy plants.

• Deadhead to promote continuous blooming.

• Cut back in fall or early spring to rejuvenate plants.

• Self-seeds lightly if seed heads are left on.

🐝 Wildlife Bonus

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and even hummingbirds

• Deer- and rabbit-resistant