{"product_id":"gaillardia-blanket-flower-seeds","title":"Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) – 40+ Seeds (SUMMER)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGaillardia Aristata Mix, also called Blanket Flower, produces red, yellow and orange daisy-like flowers above grey-green foliage. Many blooms have contrasting petal tips surrounding a raised central disc, bringing bright colour to sunny pots, borders and informal flower beds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative to North America, this perennial suits open, sunny gardens and handles dry conditions once established. Its long flowering period and visits from bees and butterflies make it a useful addition to a home garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Gardeners Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarm Colours:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Red, yellow and orange flowers brighten garden displays.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtended Flowering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Produces successive blooms over a long season.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDry-Weather Tolerance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Established plants handle short dry periods.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollinator Friendly:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The flowers attract bees and butterflies.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut Flower Use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Flowering stems can be picked for small arrangements.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Usually 14–21 days\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Around 20–24°C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e At least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePot size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A deep 12–14-inch pot for one plant\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e About 12–18 inches between plants\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Usually around 1–3 feet, depending on the plant\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Well-draining soil with low to moderate fertility\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst flowering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Can flower in the first growing season when started early\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSowing note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In Lahore, Faisalabad, Islamabad and Rawalpindi, sow from September to November for plants that establish before spring, or from February to March while conditions are mild. In hotter areas such as Karachi and southern Punjab, sow after the strongest summer heat has eased, usually from October to February. In colder northern and hilly areas, sow from March to April after the risk of hard frost has passed. Keep seed trays protected whenever temperatures fall below the germination range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Sow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFill a seed tray or small pots with fine, well-draining seed starter mix and moisten it evenly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScatter the seeds thinly over the surface and press gently, leaving them exposed to light for germination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMist carefully and place the tray in bright, indirect light, protected from rain and strong afternoon heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the surface lightly moist with gentle misting, allowing excess water to drain freely from the tray.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMove seedlings into individual pots after they develop 3–4 true leaves, keeping the roots and surrounding mix together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGradually introduce seedlings to direct sunshine before planting in their final pots or beds at the recommended spacing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater regularly while young plants establish. Once they are growing strongly, allow the upper soil to dry between waterings, then water thoroughly. Potted plants may need more frequent watering during hot weather. Keep the base of each plant at its original soil level when transplanting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf the potting mix is poor, add a small amount of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mojimall.pk\/products\/vermicompost-fertilizer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVermicompost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before planting. Avoid frequent heavy feeding, as Gaillardia grows well with modest fertility. Check new shoots for aphids. If needed, apply \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mojimall.pk\/products\/neem-oil-for-plants\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeem Oil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to affected leaves according to its label, avoiding open flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocal Gardener Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon’t bury the seeds too deep, as light helps germination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep pots sheltered during prolonged monsoon rain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupport taller flowering stems if they lean in exposed locations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep drainage holes clear and empty saucers after watering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering and Display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove faded flowers by cutting their stems back to a healthy leaf or side shoot. This keeps the plant tidy and encourages further flowering. Plants started late may take longer to bloom as they first develop their roots and foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow several plants together for a fuller display of mixed colours, or place individual pots along a sunny patio. For fresh arrangements, cut flowering stems in the morning and place them promptly in clean water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFAQs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy is there a white powder on the leaves?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis may be powdery mildew. It forms white or grey patches on the leaf surface and can spread where foliage is crowded. Remove badly affected leaves and improve airflow around the plant. Small patches may have little effect, but widespread infection can reduce growth and flowering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShould I cut Blanket Flower back during winter?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn colder areas, remove dead stems and foliage before fresh spring growth begins. In mild, frost-free areas, plants may remain active longer, so trim according to their condition instead of cutting back on a fixed winter date.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gaillardia, Gaillardia aristata, Blanket Flower, Great Blanket Flower, Perennial Blanket Flower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moji Mall","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46319121498334,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/8353\/2254\/files\/blanket-flower-dwarf-goblin.jpg?v=1790393149","url":"https:\/\/mojimall.pk\/products\/gaillardia-blanket-flower-seeds","provider":"Moji Mall","version":"1.0","type":"link"}