Gaillardia Fanfare

Fanfare Blanket Flower

Gaillardia ‘Fanfare’ — commonly called Fanfare Blanket Flower — is a distinctive, long-blooming perennial valued for its unique tubular petals and vibrant color. It forms a mounded clump of gray-green foliage, topped from late spring through summer with daisy-like blooms featuring rolled, trumpet-shaped petals in shades of red with yellow tips. The unusual flower form gives it a textured, starburst appearance, adding visual interest and movement to sunny plantings.

Mature Size:
Width: 18–24 in
Height: 18–24 in

USDA Zones: 3a–10b
Light: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained soils; thrives in lean, sandy conditions
Water: Low; highly drought tolerant once established

Wildlife: Attracts bees and butterflies; deer resistant

Features & Landscape Uses:
Form: Mounded perennial with a slightly open habit
Unique tubular petals create a starburst flower effect
Bright red and yellow flowers provide long-lasting color
Excellent for borders, rock gardens, and naturalized plantings
Performs well in hot, dry conditions

Maintenance:
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming
Avoid overly rich or poorly drained soils
Cut back in late fall or early spring
Divide every few years to maintain vigor

Plant type

Perennial

Height

12"

Width

12-18"

Hardiness zones

3–10

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer

Flower color

Orange, Yellow

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Soil

Average, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Border, Container, Pollinator garden, Rock Garden

Shape

Compact, Mounded

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes