How to grow  Blanket flowers at Home

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Gaillardia, also commonly called blanket flowers, are small, colorful flower plants. This is a semi-perennial plant that lives for a short period of time

Blanket flowers should be planned during early spring or just after frost get over.

Blank flowers are tough flowers that can thrive in tough conditions. They do not need much care before they get established.

Gaillardia grows naturally from seeds when spread to different locations through air pollinators. It can be grown from seeds as well as from division.

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Many garden prefer to grow them from division. It can grow from seeds but it take lots of time

Blanket flowers prefer to grow in full sunlight. They love direct sunlight, even in hot summers.

Ideally you should plant them where they receive early morning sunlight and mid afternoon shade. The plant needs at least 8 hours of sunlight.

Blanket flower prefer rich, well-drained soil. When plant amend a thick layer of organic compost.

Also, this plant prefer slightly acidic soil to produce more flower. You can check your soil pH level by using pH tester

In the begin of the gaillardia need frequent water to keep its roots moist. You have water it regularly until it get settled.

Once get established, blanket flowers become drought tolerant and will survive for weeks without water

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