A bold and cheerful bloomer, Gaillardia aristata ‘Indy Yellow Red Ring’ produces large, daisy-like flowers with sunny yellow petals and a deep red ring around the central cone. These long-lasting blooms appear continuously through summer and into autumn, making it a vibrant addition to borders, pollinator gardens, and gravel planting schemes. Heat- and drought-tolerant once established, it’s an ideal low-maintenance perennial for sunny spots.
Gaillardia aristata ‘Indy Yellow Red Ring’, commonly known as Blanket Flower, is a hardy perennial grown for its vivid, bicolour blooms and impressive flower power.
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Perennial
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Clump-forming, Long-flowering, Drought tolerant
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Flowers: June – October
Foliage: April – November
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Scientific Name
Gaillardia aristata ‘Indy Yellow Red Ring’ (named for M. Gaillard de Charentonneau, an 18th-century French magistrate and patron of botany)
Common Name
Blanket Flower
Origin
Species native to central and western North America; this cultivar bred for compact habit and bright bicolour blooms
Pruning Tips
Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage repeat flowering. Cut back in late autumn or early spring to tidy clumps
Wildlife Value
Highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
Positioning
Full sun in a well-drained spot – ideal for borders, prairie-style planting, and pollinator gardens
Water
Water during dry spells in the first year. Once established, very drought tolerant
Soil
Well-drained soil – thrives in sandy, gravelly, or poor soils. Avoid heavy, wet conditions
Food
Feed in spring with a general-purpose fertiliser if desired, but avoid overfeeding – too much can reduce flowering
Pet-safe
Generally considered non-toxic to pets
Sprouts Top Tips
This plant thrives on neglect – give it a sunny, free-draining position and it will reward you with months of colour. Great for cutting too – harvest blooms just as they open for the vase.
