Remove all packaging straight away. Check the compost and water thoroughly if dry, then place the plants outdoors in a sheltered position or in a greenhouse.
'Kobold'
blanketflower
Gaillardia 'Kobold', also known as blanketflower, is a compact beauty that brings a bold splash of colour to any garden. This bushy, short-lived perennial grows to a height of 30-50cm, making it the perfect size for borders, containers, or mixed plantings. Its warm red flowers, tipped with vibrant yellow, offer a fiery contrast that really catches the eye. Gaillardia 'Kobold' adds a warm, cheerful tone to your garden, blooming profusely from early summer right into autumn, ensuring your outdoor space is full of life and colour for months.
Gaillardia × grandiflora 'Kobold' is a hardy and resilient little plant. It thrives in well-drained soil and full sun, making it a great choice for those sunny spots that need a low-maintenance, high-impact flower. The bushy nature of this blanketflower ensures it forms a tidy, vibrant mound that adds structure to any planting scheme. As a bonus, it attracts pollinators, making it not only beautiful but beneficial for your garden’s ecosystem. If you’re after a plant that offers long-lasting colour, low maintenance, and a bit of fiery flair, Gaillardia 'Kobold' is the perfect addition to your garden.
Our Gaillardia 'Kobold' plants are supplied as a 9cm pot with healthy growth, ensuring a strong start. They are carefully shipped in our unique cardboard box, designed to keep them safe and in top condition. This ensures they arrive healthy and ready to thrive in their new home.
Quantity
Plant profile
Plant calendar
Check each plant’s specifications. Hardy perennials can remain outdoors, while half-hardy and tender varieties should be kept frost-free until the risk of frost has passed.
Plant within a month, preferably sooner. Choose a suitable position, remove weeds and loosen the soil thoroughly, adding compost or well-rotted organic matter where needed.
Gently remove the plant from its pot and plant with the root ball level with the soil surface. Firm gently, water well and add a plant label.
Water regularly until established and whenever the soil feels dry during spring and summer. Feed container-grown plants fortnightly during active growth to encourage healthy flowering.
- Botanical name
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Gaillardia × grandiflora 'Kobold'
Gaillardia 'Goblin' - Flower colour
- Red, yellow
- Established height
- 30-50cm
- Established spread
- 30-50cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
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Upright
Clump-forming - Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- No
- Plant size
- 9cm root ball
- Plant spacing
- 9 plants per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- Yes
- Position
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Exposed
Sheltered - Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
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Damp
Free draining - Soil type
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Loam
Clay
Loam-based compost
Sand
Chalk - Suitable for
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Large containers
Borders
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens - Sunlight
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Full sun
Dappled shade - Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 2-3 years
Expert care from
choice to delivery
Our horticulturalists prepare every bulb and plant with the utmost care. From selection to packing, each one receives expert attention before beginning its journey to your garden.