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Burgundy is one of the super-successful newer Gaillardia hybrids that emphasizes the red in the native blooms. This one gives a garden a deep richness in color, and still retains the species famous long season of bloom. Burgundy is a beauty.
The Gaillardias are one of the great glories of American wildflowers, carpeting whole landscapes to the horizon in the plains states and the west. The natives are the famous yellow and white pinwheel bi-colors. In our wildflower seed department, we sell the much-loved annual, Indian Blanket, and the native perennial as well, G. aristata, often called Blanket Flower.
But hybridizers are always anxious to improve native plants, no matter how beautiful they may be. And in this case, they have. Goblin is one of the oldest, and still probably the most popular hybrid, with very large flowers and a long bloom season.
Many other newer hybrids emphasize one color or the other--the red or the yellow. And in very recent years, even the flower form has changed. With Fanfare, we were introduced to Gaillardias with tubular ray petals, each one a miniature flaring trumpet. Now that form is expanded with the exciting new Commotion group. And the stunning new Dakota Reveille has turned the whole flower into a fluffy ball of petals.
All are great garden perennials, tough as oaks, great for color, and as dependable as they come.
| SKU | 69PER |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Blanket Flower |
| Botanical Name | Gaillardia |
| Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Mature Height | 18-24" tall |
| Estimated Mature Spread | 12-18" wide |
| Bloom Time | Mid summer to early fall |
| Planting Depth | Crown of plant should rest just at or above the soil surface after watering in. |
| Ships As | Potted Plant |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Native | Yes |
| Planting Time | Spring / Summer |
| Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Drought/Dry Soil |
| Soil Moisture | Dry, Average, Well Draining |
| Advantages | Attract Butterflies, Attract Birds, Bee Friendly, Easy to Grow, Cut Flowers, Containers, Native, Extended Blooms, Plants for Small Spaces |
| Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |
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REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviewsAmerican MeadowsGaillardia Burgundy
(based on 11 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Vivid colors (9)
- Long bloom time (8)
- Reliable growth (8)
- Low maintenance (7)
- Pest resistant (5)
Cons
No Cons
Best Uses
- Large areas (5)
- Border control (3)
- Cut flowers (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid gardener (7)
Reviewed by 11 customers
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Pros
- Long Bloom Time
- Reliable Growth
- Vivid Colors
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about American Meadows Gaillardia Burgundy:
I needed some red in my perennial garden alongside my building, had the yellows, pinks, purple and oranges, so I ordered Gaillardia. They started blooming after 5 weeks of being put into the ground, and they are still growing strong, and cute. Not too high kind of flops over and spreads horizonally, but they are an eye catcher.
Pros
- Long Bloom Time
- Low Maintenance
- Pest Resistant
- Reliable Growth
- Vivid Colors
Cons
Best Uses
- Border Control
- Cut Flowers
- Large Areas
- Raised Beds
Comments about American Meadows Gaillardia Burgundy:
Long lasting healthy plant!Easy to care for. Looks like red velvet when it first strats to bloom.
Pros
- Long Bloom Time
- Reliable Growth
- Vivid Colors
Cons
- Deadheading
Best Uses
Comments about American Meadows Gaillardia Burgundy:
erroneously put this in an area with too much shade; moved it and it's doing great--should be gorgeous next year. Beautiful contrast to the oranges and lemons gaillardia next to it. No problem with the TX heat and extra heat and dry along a driveway. It's a winner!
Pros
- Long Bloom Time
- Low Maintenance
- Pest Resistant
- Reliable Growth
- Vivid Colors
Cons
Best Uses
- Large Areas
- Raised Beds
Comments about American Meadows Gaillardia Burgundy:
A little leggy, but only gets sun until 2pm, high elev. MT garden.
Pros
- Long Bloom Time
- Low Maintenance
- Pest Resistant
- Vivid Colors
Cons
- Needs Deadheading
Best Uses
- Border Control
- Cut Flowers
Comments about American Meadows Gaillardia Burgundy:
as with all plants, the key is location, location, location! it's in a sunny spot next to a driveway; loves the Texas heat as long as it's watered moderately. Have this next to Lemons and Oranges Gaillardia, so the colors make a great contrast. Simple occasional deadheading keeps the blooms coming. this is just first year, so have great expectations for next year!
Pros
- Long Bloom Time
- Low Maintenance
- Reliable Growth
- Vivid Colors
Cons
Best Uses
- Butterfly Hummingbird
- Large Areas
Comments about American Meadows Gaillardia Burgundy:
I planted 3 last year. Two have taken off and have constant copious flowers, attracting bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. The third is green and living, but hasn't yet flowered, not sure why.
Pros
- Hardy
- Long Bloom Time
- Low Maintenance
- Pest Resistant
- Reliable Growth
- Vivid Colors
Cons
Best Uses
- Adds vibrant color
- Border Control
- Great background plant
- Large Areas
Comments about American Meadows Gaillardia Burgundy:
I am new on a farm that has sandy soil and many deer. I have several new flower plots around my farm. I was excited to see how well the Burgundy Gaillardia fit in the newest plot with some of my wildflowers. Thank you for the healthy plant you sent. I have tried other online garden catalogs, but always come back to American Meadows for quality, advice and good service.
Pros
- Long Bloom Time
- Low Maintenance
- Pest Resistant
- Reliable Growth
- Vivid Colors
Cons
Best Uses
- Containers
- Cut Flowers
- Large Areas
Comments about American Meadows Gaillardia Burgundy:
PLACED THIS NEAR THE DRIVE IN AN AREA WITH NO COLOR. THIS PLANT PRODUCED BEAUTIFUL COLOR IN SHORT TIME. LOVE IT.
Pros
- Low Maintenance
- Reliable Growth
- Vivid Colors
Cons
Best Uses
- Containers
Comments about American Meadows Gaillardia Burgundy:
I couldn't find Gaillardia at my local garden center so I looked online. Seemed like every site had just the yellow/orange variety. I was so excited to find the Burgundy on your site. I purchased one and it has really added a lot of color to my patio continer garden. It's become a little bedraggled during the hot Arizona summer, but still producing blooms.
Pros
- Accurate Instructions
- Attractive
- Hardy
- Healthy
Cons
Best Uses
- Garden
- Outdoors
- Patio
Comments about American Meadows Gaillardia Burgundy:
Product arrived in good condition and in a timely manner. Plant was healthy and has thrived.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Garden
Comments about American Meadows Gaillardia Burgundy:
PLANT DID VERY WELL
- Primary use:
- Personal
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USDA Hardiness Planting Zones
To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.
- If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will survive the winter temperatures in your area.
- If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).
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