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Wildflower Mix Gaillardia Sundance Seeds
Gaillardia Sundance, commonly known as Sundance Blanket Flower, is an ornamental flowering variety admired for its unusual double, pom-pom-shaped blooms in rich mahogany-red with bright orange and yellow petal tips. This compact, bushy plant adds vibrant color to flower borders, garden beds, containers, and ornamental landscapes. It grows well in sunny locations and tolerates warm conditions and relatively dry, well-drained soil.
Double Pom-Pom Flowers
Mahogany Red Blooms
Orange Yellow Petal Tips
Sundance Blanket Flower
Key Features
Rich Flower Colors
Features mahogany-red flowers with orange and yellow-tipped petals that add colorful contrast to garden displays.
Compact Bushy Growth
Develops a compact, branching growth habit that works well in flower beds, borders, and containers.
Heat and Drought Tolerance
Handles warm growing conditions and relatively dry soil once established, provided adequate drainage is available.
Product Highlights
Botanical name Gaillardia pulchella
Sundance Blanket Flower variety
Double pom-pom-shaped blooms
Mahogany-red flower coloration
Orange and yellow petal tips
Compact, bushy annual growth
Suitable for sunny flower borders
Tolerates warm and dry conditions
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Gaillardia pulchella 'Sundance' |
| Common Name | Sundance Blanket Flower; Indian Blanket; Firewheel |
| Plant Family | Asteraceae |
| Seed Type | Ornamental Flower Seeds |
| Variety | Sundance |
| Plant Type | Annual Flowering Plant |
| Growth Habit | Compact, Bushy, and Branching |
| Flower Color | Mahogany Red with Orange and Yellow Tips |
| Flower Shape | Double, Rounded Pom-Pom-Shaped Blooms |
| Blooming Season | Summer to Autumn |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally grown as an annual; winter survival depends on local conditions |
| Planting Season | Spring after the danger of frost has passed |
| Sowing Season | Early Spring indoors or late Spring outdoors |
| Sowing Months | February–May indoors; May–June outdoors, depending on climate |
| Germination Time | Approximately 10–21 days under suitable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 20–22°C (68–72°F) |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full Sun |
| Soil Requirements | Light, Sandy, Well-Drained Soil |
| Watering | Moderate during establishment; avoid excessive watering |
| Mature Plant Height | Approximately 30–45 cm (12–18 inches) |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 30 cm (12 inches) |
| Garden Uses | Flower Beds, Borders, Containers, and Ornamental Gardens |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Select a Sunny Location
Choose a garden location that receives full sunlight throughout the day. Gaillardia Sundance develops well in open spaces with good air circulation.
Choose a garden location that receives full sunlight throughout the day. Gaillardia Sundance develops well in open spaces with good air circulation.
Step 2: Prepare the Soil
Prepare loose, light, well-drained soil. Sandy soil is suitable for this variety. Avoid locations where water collects after rainfall or watering.
Prepare loose, light, well-drained soil. Sandy soil is suitable for this variety. Avoid locations where water collects after rainfall or watering.
Step 3: Sow the Seeds
Start seeds indoors several weeks before the last expected frost or sow directly outdoors after frost danger has passed. Cover seeds lightly and follow supplier-specific sowing instructions.
Start seeds indoors several weeks before the last expected frost or sow directly outdoors after frost danger has passed. Cover seeds lightly and follow supplier-specific sowing instructions.
Step 4: Maintain Moisture
Keep the soil lightly moist during germination. Avoid excessive watering, as consistently wet soil can affect young seedlings and root development.
Keep the soil lightly moist during germination. Avoid excessive watering, as consistently wet soil can affect young seedlings and root development.
Step 5: Encourage Flowering
Provide plenty of sunlight and allow plants to establish before reducing watering. Remove faded flowers regularly to encourage continued blooming and maintain a neat garden appearance.
Provide plenty of sunlight and allow plants to establish before reducing watering. Remove faded flowers regularly to encourage continued blooming and maintain a neat garden appearance.
Add Colorful Blooms with Gaillardia Sundance
Wildflower Mix Gaillardia Sundance Seeds offer an opportunity to grow distinctive double Blanket Flowers with mahogany-red petals and bright orange-yellow tips. Their compact growth, colorful blooms, and tolerance of warm conditions make them suitable for sunny flower beds, garden borders, and ornamental containers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find helpful information about Gaillardia Sundance flower characteristics, seed starting, and growing conditions.
What makes Gaillardia Sundance different from regular Blanket Flower?
Gaillardia Sundance is known for its distinctive double, pom-pom-shaped flowers rather than the typical daisy-like blooms found in many other Blanket Flower varieties. Its mahogany-red petals have orange and yellow tips, creating a colorful, rounded flower appearance. It also has a compact, bushy growth habit.
How long does Gaillardia Sundance take to flower from seed?
Gaillardia Sundance generally begins flowering during the summer when started early in the growing season. The time from sowing to flowering depends on temperature, sunlight, and growing conditions. Starting seeds indoors before the last frost can help establish plants earlier for summer blooms.
Can Gaillardia Sundance grow in hot and dry climates?
Yes. Gaillardia Sundance is known for its tolerance of heat and relatively dry growing conditions. Grow it in a sunny location with light, well-drained soil. Water regularly while seedlings establish, then avoid excessive watering once plants are growing well. Good drainage is important in warm climates.