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Gaillardia Fanfare
Common Name: Fanfare Blanket Flower
Gaillardia ‘Fanfare’ — commonly called Fanfare Blanket Flower — is a distinctive, long-blooming perennial valued for its unique tubular petals and vibrant color. It forms a mounded clump of gray-green foliage, topped from late spring through summer with daisy-like blooms featuring rolled, trumpet-shaped petals in shades of red with yellow tips. The unusual flower form gives it a textured, starburst appearance, adding visual interest and movement to sunny plantings.
Mature Size:
Width: 18–24 in
Height: 18–24 in
USDA Zones: 3a–10b
Light: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained soils; thrives in lean, sandy conditions
Water: Low; highly drought tolerant once established
Wildlife: Attracts bees and butterflies; deer resistant
Features & Landscape Uses:
Form: Mounded perennial with a slightly open habit
Unique tubular petals create a starburst flower effect
Bright red and yellow flowers provide long-lasting color
Excellent for borders, rock gardens, and naturalized plantings
Performs well in hot, dry conditions
Maintenance:
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming
Avoid overly rich or poorly drained soils
Cut back in late fall or early spring
Divide every few years to maintain vigor
| Plant Type: | Perennial |
| Width: | 12-18" |
| Height: | 12" |
| Fragrant: | Yes |
| Fruit: | Not verified |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Zone: | 3–10 |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Salt Tolerant: | Not verified |
| Drought Tolerant: | Yes |
| Attract: | Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Bees |
| Exposure: | Full Sun |
| Bloom Time: | Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall |
| Landscape/Use: | Container, Border, Rock Garden, Pollinator garden |
| Shape: | Compact, Mounded |
| Soil Type | Sandy, Well Drained, Average |
| Flower Color: | Orange, Yellow |
| Leaf Color: | Green |
| Fall Color: | Green |