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Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Burgunder'

Common Name: Burgandy Blanket Flower

Gaillardia × grandiflora ‘Burgunder’ — commonly called Burgunder Blanket Flower — is a hardy, long-blooming perennial valued for its deep, velvety red flowers and excellent drought tolerance. It forms a mounded clump of gray-green foliage, topped from late spring through summer with daisy-like blooms in rich burgundy-red tones, often with a darker central disc. The intense, saturated color provides a bold contrast in 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 or average soils
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
Deep burgundy-red flowers provide strong, bold color
Long blooming season from late spring into summer
Excellent for borders, cottage gardens, and naturalized plantings
Performs well in hot, dry conditions

Maintenance:
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming
Avoid heavy, poorly drained soils
Cut back in late fall or early spring
Divide every few years to maintain vigor

Plant Type:	Perennial
Width:	18-24"
Height:	18-24''
Fragrant:	Yes
Fruit:	Yes
Growth Rate	Fast
Zone:	3–10
Deer Resistant:	Yes
Salt Tolerant:	Not verified
Drought Tolerant:	Yes
Attract:	Butterflies, Bees
Exposure:	Full Sun
Bloom Time:	Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Landscape/Use:	Container, Mass Planting, Border, Rock Garden
Shape:	Compact, Mounded
Soil Type	Sandy, Well Drained, Average
Flower Color:	Red
Leaf Color:	Green
Fall Color:	Green