Gaillardia 'Fancy Wheeler'

Fancy Wheeler Blanketflower

Gaillardia ‘Fancy Wheeler’ — commonly called Fancy Wheeler Blanket Flower — is a distinctive, long-blooming perennial valued for its unusual tubular petals and vibrant color. It forms a mounded clump of gray-green foliage, topped from late spring through summer with daisy-like flowers featuring rolled, quilled petals in shades of red, orange, and yellow. The unique flower form gives it a textured, almost spiky appearance, adding extra visual interest compared to traditional blanket flowers.

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 an open, airy habit
Unique tubular petals add texture and interest
Bright, warm-toned flowers provide long-lasting color
Excellent for borders, cottage gardens, and naturalized plantings
Performs well in hot, dry conditions

Maintenance:
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued 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

12-18''

Width

18-24"

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Late Spring, Summer

Flower color

Coral, Yellow

Leaf color

Dark Spring Green

Attracts

Butterflies

Soil

Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Compact, Mounded

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes