Illustrative photo.
Gaillardia 'KOBOLD' blanket flower
size/type
low or groundcovering
usual height
0,2-0,3m
usual width
0,2-0,4m
leaves
deciduous broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
June-October
location
full sun
USDA zone (lowest)
4 (down to -34°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
mycorrhizal product
Symbivit Tric (arbuscular)
Symbivit (arbuscular)categorized
Description of the plant
If there is a perennial heaven, there must be plenty of blanket flowers. This is such a beautiful flowering plant that should not be missing in any bed where bright colours and summer flowering are key features.
Kobold is a hybrid variety from the grandiflora group. Yet it produces short stems which help maintain a compact, mounding shape and form a dense plant. Kobold has large, daisy-like flowers with fiery red centers and rich golden yellow tips. Deciduous leaves are light green.
Last update 04-06-2012
Growing conditions and care
Blanket flower blooms from June until early autumn. Place it in full sun and make sure the soil is free draining – in boggy soil it will most certainly die over winter. Hardy to about -34°C (USDA zone 4).
