Gaillardia 'Kobold'
"Blanketflower"
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Description
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 root ball 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.
Gaillardia is called blanketflower because its red-yellow, woven-looking petals resemble the patterns of traditional Native American blankets.
Key features
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Attractive to wildlife
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Loved by pollinators
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Thrives well in full sun
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Low maintenance
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Fully hardy
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Rodent resistant
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Gaillardia × grandiflora 'Kobold'
Gaillardia 'Goblin' -
Flower colour
Red, yellow
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Plant size
9cm root ball
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Established height
30-50cm
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Established spread
30-50cm
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Plant spacing
9 plants per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Upright
Clump-forming -
Life cycle
Short-lived perennial
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Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
2-3 years
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Sunlight
Full sun
Dappled shade -
Position
Exposed
Sheltered -
Suitable for
Large containers
Borders
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Damp
Free draining -
Soil type
Loam
Clay
Loam-based compost
Sand
Chalk -
Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
No
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Pollinator-friendly
Yes
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Mouse resistant
No
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Rabbit resistant
Yes
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Deer resistant
Yes
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Toxicity
No report
Plant calendar
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Soak your Gaillardia 'Kobold' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting.
Plant your "Blanketflower" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost in spring and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors.
Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed.
Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.
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Orders placed before 1 September 2025
You can expect your order in September 2025Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2025
You can expect your order in October 2025Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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