Goblin Blanket Flower
Goblin is a shorter cultivar of blanket flower grown for its mounding shape and large number of flowers. Before it blooms, it grows as a mound of greenish-gray leaves.
In July, the daisy-like flowers are produced on stalks above the leaves. The flowers are bi-colored with red/yellow petals and deep red domed centers. The seedheads are round, prickly and red until the seeds mature and disperse.
At its peak, Goblin blanket flower is a nice perennial flower with unusual bi-colored blossoms. It is drought-tolerant and adaptable to many landscape situations in the Pikes Peak area. Since it can be a short-lived plant, lasting about 3 to 4 years, we routinely replace any plants that have died.
Goblin Blanket Flower
Goblin is a shorter cultivar of blanket flower grown for its mounding shape and large number of flowers. Before it blooms, it grows as a mound of greenish-gray leaves.
In July, the daisy-like flowers are produced on stalks above the leaves. The flowers are bi-colored with red/yellow petals and deep red domed centers. The seedheads are round, prickly and red until the seeds mature and disperse.
At its peak, Goblin blanket flower is a nice perennial flower with unusual bi-colored blossoms. It is drought-tolerant and adaptable to many landscape situations in the Pikes Peak area. Since it can be a short-lived plant, lasting about 3 to 4 years, we routinely replace any plants that have died.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Goblin'
Pronunciation
gah-LAR-dee-uh gran-dih-FLOR-uh
Mature Height
12 to 18 in.
Mature Spread
18 to 24 in.
Water usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
red with yellow edges
Bloom time
mid-summer to fall
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
known only in cultivation
Light Requirements
sun
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 3-9
Elevation Limit
hardy to 8,500 ft.
Performance
Goblin blanket flower has been a great performer at the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden. Its flowers are gorgeous when in bloom.
Goblin is much more uniform and compact than native blanket flower, which makes it a better choice for traditional landscapes. Goblin has been the most winter-hardy and reliable cultivar of blanket flower planted at the Xeriscape Garden.
Maintenance
Remove old stems and leaves in late fall or early spring before new growth starts. Deadhead as desired to encourage rebloom.
See in a landscape
This front yard gets creative with landscaping without bluegrass. The dry streambed and various mulch areas help break up large spaces and create areas to leave unplanted and other areas to plant. The plants in this landscape are trees, shrubs and ornamental grasses that need very little maintenance and only a few flowering perennials that need a little more maintenance. This yard creates a unified look by repeating mulch and plants on both sides of the driveway and the parkway, giving this mountain xeriscape a complete look.