GAILLARDIA Blanket Flower Perennial - Permanent Plant - Height. 24 to 30 inches See our test garden photo of: Gaillardia Also known as blanket flower, this perennial can bloom over an extended period. From early summer through fall, its large daisy like flowers are warmly colored in shades of gold, red and bronze. Makes great cut flowers grow towards the rear of informal beds and borders. Special Directions For Short Season Climates SOWING: Sow seeds from early to mid spring. Barely cover seeds with fine soil or firm into the ground with the back of your hand. Seeds can be started early indoors in individual peat pots. SPACING & TRANSPLANTING: When seedlings are 2 to 3 inches tall, thin or carefully transplant 8 to 12 inches apart. GERMINATION: Two to three weeks. Keep soil moderately moist during germination. Ed's Special Advice Plants thrive in areas with full sun. Moderately fertile well-drained soil is ideal for Gaillardia. It is tolerant of drought and heat resistant.Water only after soil has dried. Can be sown in the fall for blooms the following year. Will bloom the first year from seed if started early enough. Return to:  Seed Rack   Visual Seed Rack