Gaillardia Realflor® 'Sunset Orange Ruffles' Blanket Flower

Gaillardia Realflor® 'Sunset Orange Ruffles' is a compact perennial that adds striking, double-flowered beauty to the garden from early spring through fall. Growing to approximately 14 inches tall and wide, this highly floriferous variety is celebrated as the world's first double-flowered blanket flower. Each unique bloom features double layers of fringy, Echinacea-like petals in a warm mix of sun-kissed orange, coral, and yellow. Remarkably colorfast, these bright blooms hold their tones over an exceptionally long flower life. The flowers stand tall on sturdy stems above a neat mound of lance-shaped, grey-green foliage, making 'Sunset Orange Ruffles' a lovely addition to bouquets while attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies. As the blooms fade, they provide a late-season food source for songbirds, supporting garden biodiversity.

A Gaillardia x grandiflora cultivar, commonly known as blanket flower, 'Sunset Orange Ruffles' has a compact, clumping form that's ideal for garden beds, borders, and containers. This cheerful perennial is a fantastic choice for pollinator and cottage gardens, where it brings lasting color and ecological value throughout the growing season.

Easy to grow and highly resilient, 'Sunset Orange Ruffles' thrives in full sun and tolerates drought once established. It prefers average, moist, well-drained soil but is adaptable to various garden conditions. For best performance, fertilize in spring and deadhead spent blooms to encourage a continuous display of flowers. With its extended blooming period, bright colors, and double-flowered form, 'Sunset Orange Ruffles' is a standout addition to the garden, providing beauty and purpose for pollinators and songbirds.