Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Burgunder'

Burgandy Blanket Flower

Gaillardia × grandiflora ‘Burgunder’ — commonly called Burgunder Blanket Flower — is a hardy, long-blooming perennial valued for its deep, velvety red flowers and excellent drought tolerance. It forms a mounded clump of gray-green foliage, topped from late spring through summer with daisy-like blooms in rich burgundy-red tones, often with a darker central disc. The intense, saturated color provides a bold contrast in 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 or average soils
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
Deep burgundy-red flowers provide strong, bold color
Long blooming season from late spring into summer
Excellent for borders, cottage gardens, and naturalized plantings
Performs well in hot, dry conditions

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

Plant type

Perennial

Height

18-24''

Width

18-24"

Hardiness zones

3–10

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

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

Flower color

Red

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Soil

Average, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Border, Container, Mass Planting, Rock Garden

Shape

Compact, Mounded

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes