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Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Fanfare'

Family Compositae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H1 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 40 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Spread 30 - 75 cm (1 - 2.5 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Fanfare' (blanket flower) bears showy, multi-coloured bright orange, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during early summer to late fall. This plant is mound shaped in form and has matte and medium textured foliage that is faded green and greyish green in colour. Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Fanfare' (blanket flower) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Accent, bedding plant, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, mass planting, specimen and wild flower.
Special Characteristics Hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted to Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Fanfare' . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits, and it is tolerant of drought and salt.