Blanket Flower Gaillardia Pruning. Inspect the plants at least once a week and pinch back the flower stems to the topmost leaf so the entire flowering structure is removed. Gaillardia will perform best in well-drained moist soil but can tolerate dry conditions even drought conditions once established.
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When to prune gaillardia. Jun 08 2021 A blanket flower can be deadheaded any time during the flowering season once the blooms have begun wilting. Allowing the plant to set seeds takes energy away from further bloom production.
It has no serious disease issues.
It is not important for the plants health but it does increase their appeal when they arise freshly in spring without the old seasons dead growth around them. Nov 21 2017 Add granulated flower plant fertilizer in spring this should ensure you get a very beautiful blooming. This is more an aesthetic approach to preparing blanket flower for winter. Sep 21 2017 Harvest A Blanket Flower Seed Cut off the flower stalk once the petals drop off and the seed head begins to look brown and dry.