
Common Name: Fanfare Blanketflower
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 |
| Width: | 18-24" |
| Height: | 18-24'' |
| Fragrant: | Yes |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Zone: | 3 - 10 |
| Deer Resistant: | No |
| Salt Tolerant: | No |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Attract: | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Exposure: | Full Sun |
| Bloom Time: | Late Spring, Summer |
| Landscape/Use: | Container, Specimen, Mass Planting, Border, Rock Garden |
| Shape: | Compact, Mounded |
| Soil Type | Sandy, Well Drained |
| Flower Color: | Orange, Yellow |
| Leaf Color: | Green |
| Fall Color: | Green |