Vibrant, Long-Blooming Perennial

Gaillardia x grandiflora ‘Goblin’, commonly known as Goblin Blanket Flower, is a compact and colorful perennial that brings bold, eye-catching hues to your garden from early summer through fall. This cultivar produces large daisy-like flowers with striking scarlet-red petals tipped with yellow, creating a vibrant bi-color display. Growing 12–18 inches tall with an 18–24 inch spread, it’s perfect for borders, rock gardens, and containers.

Why You’ll Love Goblin Blanket Flower

This perennial is ideal for gardeners seeking low-maintenance, continuous color. Its rich nectar attracts butterflies and bees, supporting a healthy pollinator ecosystem. Drought-tolerant and adaptable to poor soils, Goblin Blanket Flower thrives in hot, dry locations and requires minimal care once established. Its compact habit eliminates the need for staking, and resistance to deer and rabbits makes it perfect for low-maintenance gardens.

Care Tips

• Plant in full sun with well-draining soil for optimal blooms

• Water regularly during the first season to establish roots, then reduce

• Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming

• Avoid over-fertilizing; slightly lean soils promote better flowering

Product Features

• Height: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)

• Spread: 18–24 inches (45–60 cm)

• Bloom Time: Early summer to fall

• Flower Color: Scarlet-red with yellow-tipped petals

• Maintenance: Low; drought-tolerant once established

Growing Information

• USDA Zones: 3–9

• Exposure: Full sun

• Soil Type: Well-draining, sandy or rocky

• Water Needs: Low to average

Key Benefits

• Long blooming period for extended garden interest

• Compact size ideal for small spaces and containers

• Attracts bees and butterflies, supporting pollinators

• Drought- and heat-tolerant once established