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Gaillardia 'Fancy Wheeler'
Common Name: Fancy Wheeler Blanketflower
Gaillardia ‘Fancy Wheeler’ — commonly called Fancy Wheeler Blanket Flower — is a distinctive, long-blooming perennial valued for its unusual tubular petals and vibrant color. It forms a mounded clump of gray-green foliage, topped from late spring through summer with daisy-like flowers featuring rolled, quilled petals in shades of red, orange, and yellow. The unique flower form gives it a textured, almost spiky appearance, adding extra visual interest compared to traditional blanket flowers.
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 an open, airy habit
Unique tubular petals add texture and interest
Bright, warm-toned flowers provide long-lasting color
Excellent for borders, cottage gardens, and naturalized plantings
Performs well in hot, dry conditions
Maintenance:
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued 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: | 18-24" |
| Height: | 12-18'' |
| Fragrant: | Yes |
| Fruit: | Not verified |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Zone: | 3–8 |
| Deer Resistant: | Not verified |
| Salt Tolerant: | Not verified |
| Drought Tolerant: | Yes |
| Attract: | Butterflies |
| Exposure: | Full Sun |
| Bloom Time: | Late Spring, Summer |
| Landscape/Use: | Container, Mass Planting |
| Shape: | Compact, Mounded |
| Soil Type | Sandy, Well Drained |
| Flower Color: | Yellow, Coral |
| Leaf Color: | Dark Spring Green |