Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Kobold', commonly known as the blanket flower, is a compact and vibrant perennial that brings bold colour and a cheerful presence to any garden. Known for its striking, daisy-like blooms, 'Kobold' features fiery red and yellow petals with a sunny, golden center that resembles the warmth of a summer day. Its compact size makes it ideal for smaller spaces, borders, or even container gardening, adding a pop of colour without overwhelming the space.
This variety of Gaillardia is prized for its hardiness and long-lasting blooms, producing flowers from late spring through fall. 'Kobold' is particularly known for its resilience to drought and heat, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil. It’s a low-maintenance plant that attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies, making it an excellent choice for creating a vibrant, wildlife-friendly garden.
Whether you're looking to create a striking flower border or add a burst of colour to your patio containers, Gaillardia 'Kobold' offers a long season of bright, cheerful blooms and excellent garden performance. It’s a reliable, carefree choice that will return year after year, bringing stunning colour to your landscape. Height: 30cm (12"). Spread: 45cm (18").
Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication only.
For a stand out summer flower the gaillardia 'Kobold' really is exceptional. With a long flowering period from June to September you will be able to enjoy these beautiful big blooms for longer. Bright, bold and daring the gaillardia is at its best in dry, poor, sandy and stony soils which makes it an excellent survivor in periods of drought. A great blanket flower for filling borders, it is easy to grow and maintain, making it the ideal choice for the beginner. Perfect for wildlife gardens and loved by pollinating insects the orange, red and yellow blooms stand out all summer long, making it an outstanding choice for difficult costal gardens. Height: 30cm (12"). Spread: 45cm (18"). Grow Blanket Flower plants in any fertile, well drained soil in full sun. Plants will also cope with, and sometimes thrive in, poor, stony, gravelly soils too!
