Gaillardia aristata Dwarf Goblin – Compact beauty with flame-red flowers

Gaillardia aristata Dwarf Goblin is a beautiful, compact perennial that brightens gardens with its large, flame-red flowers, each petal tipped with golden yellow. The plant forms a low cushion of olive-green leaves, making it both visually attractive and functional in borders, edging, rock gardens, and pots.

Thanks to their long blooming period and striking array of colors, the flowers are a real eye-catcher. They are also very attractive to pollinators like bees and butterflies, making an important ecological contribution.

Gaillardia Dwarf Goblin Features

• Flowers: large, flame red with golden tips

• Flowering period: summer to autumn; extended flowering possible by removing dead flowers

• Growth habit: low cushion of olive-green leaves

• Uses: borders, rock gardens, flowerbeds, pots and cut flowers

• Soil: well-drained; does not tolerate wet, heavy clay soil

• Pollinators: attracts bees, butterflies and beneficial insects

Regular deadheading (removing spent flowers) encourages the plant to produce new flowers, significantly extending the flowering period.

Growing instructions

Gaillardia Dwarf Goblin is easy to grow, provided a few basic conditions are followed:

• Location: full sun for optimal flowering and color intensity

• Soil: well-drained and not too wet; avoid heavy clay soil

• Water: Water moderately; once established the plant is drought tolerant

• Maintenance: regularly remove faded flowers to prolong flowering.

With this care, the plant will grow into a healthy, compact cushion plant with a long period of striking flowering.

Decorative and functional applications

Gaillardia Dwarf Goblin is versatile:

• Borders and edges: flame-red flowers with golden tips create a lively accent

• Rock gardens: ideal for dry, well-drained and sunny locations

• Pots and containers: compact size suitable for terraces, balconies and patios

• Cut flowers: flowers can be used in bouquets because of their sturdiness and striking colors

• Ecological garden: attracts pollinators and promotes biodiversity

Gaillardia Dwarf Goblin Benefits

• Long lasting bloom: summer to autumn with extension by deadheading

• Striking colours: flame red with golden tips for a spectacular effect

• Compact growth: forms a low cushion of olive green leaves, ideal for borders and pots

• Low maintenance: drought tolerant and easy to care for

• Pollinator-friendly: attracts bees, butterflies and beneficial insects

Why choose Gaillardia aristata Dwarf Goblin?

Gaillardia Dwarf Goblin combines intense colors, a compact shape, and ecological value in a single plant. The flame-red flowers with golden tips create a striking and elegant appearance, while the low cushion of leaves makes it ideal for pots, borders, and rock gardens.

Thanks to its easy maintenance, drought tolerance, and versatility, Gaillardia Dwarf Goblin is an excellent choice for both professional gardeners and hobbyists who value quality, long-lasting blooms, and ecological benefits.

Whether you're looking to enhance a rock garden, border, or pots on the patio, this perennial border plant offers a long period of color and life. With its compact size and attractive flowers, it's a perfect choice for a cheerful, low-maintenance garden.