Barbican Yellow Red Ring Blanket Flower
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking continuous color and pollinator support.
The Barbican Red Blanket Flower is a carefree perennial offering vibrant blooms that last nearly nonstop throughout the season. It features a dense, rounded habit, providing twice the flower power compared to other varieties. This plant is ideal for sunny borders and cutting gardens where continuous color is desired. It attracts pollinators and butterflies, making it a wonderful addition to wildlife gardens. This variety is deer resistant and handles dry to average water conditions once established. It grows to a mature height and width of 18 inches, thriving in full sun.
$14.99
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4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
1072
/ 2693
#1072 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
-66%
Below average
Mature Height
18
/ inches
Who it's for
- Gardeners in arid climates needing low-maintenance, water-wise landscaping options
- Homeowners seeking long-lasting, vibrant color throughout the entire growing season
- Eco-conscious gardeners wanting to support pollinators while deterring local wildlife
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with heavy, clay-based soil prone to water retention
- Busy homeowners looking for a completely hands-off, maintenance-free plant
- Landscape planners desiring permanent, long-term perennial garden fixtures
Performance breakdown
Bloom Density
Dense habit delivers significantly more color than standard blanket flower varieties.
Pollinator Appeal
High-impact nectar source that reliably draws butterflies and bees to gardens.
Drought Tolerance
Establishes quickly and thrives with minimal supplemental water once fully rooted.
Maintenance Ease
Deadheading spent blooms keeps the vibrant color show running all season.
Pest Resistance
Reliably deer-resistant foliage keeps your borders safe from hungry garden visitors.
Growth Rate
Fast-growing perennial that fills out sunny garden spaces in record time.
Key Specs
Mature Height
18 inches
Mature Width
18 inches
Light Needs
Full Sun
Bloom Time
Late Spring through Summer
Hardiness Zone
4
Water Needs
Dry to Average, Waterwise
Foliage Color
Green
Growth Rate
Fast
Features
- Offers twice the flower power with a dense, rounded habit
- Attracts pollinators and butterflies
- Deer resistant plant
- Encourages profuse flowering when spent blooms are removed
- Perfect for hot, sunny borders and cutting gardens
- Tolerates mild, periodic drought once established
What customers say
Consumers consistently praise the exceptional quality and robust health of the Barbican Blanket Flower upon arrival. The primary appeal lies in its reliable performance and striking design. Gardeners appreciate how easily this variety establishes itself, delivering a prolific display of vibrant yellow and red blooms throughout the season. Its resilience in various conditions makes it a highly valued, low maintenance addition to the landscape.
Know before you buy
Since the Barbican reaches a mature width of 18 inches, you should space them approximately 18 inches apart, center-to-center, to allow for proper airflow and a full, rounded appearance.
While the plant is naturally prolific, removing spent blooms will encourage it to produce even more flowers throughout the season. It is a simple way to maintain a tidy look and extend the bloom time.
Yes, this variety is considered deer resistant, meaning it is generally less appealing to deer than other garden plants. However, no plant is entirely deer-proof if food sources are scarce.
Once established, this plant is quite drought-tolerant and prefers dry to average water conditions. You should only need to water it during extended dry spells, as it is designed to be a waterwise addition to your landscape.
This blanket flower is hardy down to Zone 4, making it a reliable perennial in many colder regions. It is well-adapted to survive winter temperatures in these zones once it has settled into the garden.
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