Blanket Flower Seeds, Gaillardia Aristata | 200 Seeds

How to Grow Blanket Flower Seeds (Gaillardia aristata):
Blanket Flower is a tough, sun-loving perennial that blooms daisy-like flowers in red, orange, and yellow. Seeds can be started indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or direct-sown outdoors after frost; in hot climates, sowing in the cool season (late fall to early spring) gives the best start. Use well-drained soil and a full-sun location. Sow seeds on the surface or cover very lightly (about 2–3 mm / ⅛ in) because they need some light to germinate. Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy; germination usually takes 7–21 days in warm conditions. Once seedlings are a few inches tall, thin or transplant to about 30–45 cm (12–18 in) apart. Plants may bloom lightly the first year, then heavily from year two onward.

How to Care for Blanket Flower:
Water regularly during establishment, then switch to deep, infrequent watering—this plant is drought tolerant once mature and hates wet feet. Let soil dry between waterings and avoid heavy clay or low spots where water sits. Fertilizer is minimal; overly rich or high-nitrogen soil causes floppy plants with fewer flowers, so a light compost mix-in or a mild balanced feed once in spring is plenty. Deadhead spent blooms to keep flowers coming nonstop, or leave some heads to dry if you want self-seeding. In windy sites, taller stems may benefit from light staking. Pests and diseases are usually minor; most issues come from shade or soggy soil, so full sun and sharp drainage are the big secrets. After frost, cut stems back to a few centimeters above ground; the clump will return in spring, often bigger and bloomier each year.

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