Gaillardia Seed Heads Dried by Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden are clustered with long stems and spiky, round, white heads, arranged against a dark gray wooden background.
Grown in Norfolk

Gaillardia Seed Heads Dried

Dried stems, hand-harvested from our Norfolk farm

£8.50 Free UK delivery on orders over £30

Dried Gaillardia Seed Heads

While Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) is known for its fiery summer petals, the seed heads it leaves behind are a secret favourite of florists. These perfectly round, fuzzy spheres add a unique, soft texture to arrangements that hard seed pods just can't match.

Think of them as nature's pom-poms. Dried to a natural palette of soft sage-green, warm tan, and toasted bronze, they bring a gentle, organic feel to any vase. They are sturdy yet soft to the touch, making them an essential ingredient for adding depth and interest to boho bouquets and autumn wreaths.


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🌿 What are Gaillardia Heads?

These are the mature seed clusters of Gaillardia aristata. After the petals drop, the centre expands into a ball of soft bristles.

The Texture: Unlike the smooth, hard shell of a Poppy head, these are fibrous and fuzzy, adding warmth and softness to a display.

🎨 Styling Ideas

Gaillardia is a fantastic textural mixer:

  • The Mixed Vase: Use them to break up clumps of "flat" flowers like Statice. The round shape draws the eye and adds dimension.
  • Wreaths: Their fuzzy texture looks incredible against shiny holly or smooth eucalyptus leaves in winter wreaths.
  • Minimalist: A simple bunch in a stoneware pot creates an effortless, earthy look perfect for neutral interiors.
📋 Product Specifications
Plant Type Dried Gaillardia Seed Heads
Colour Natural Sage Green / Tan / Bronze
Stem Length Approx. 30cm - 45cm (Can be trimmed)
Bunch Size Approx. 10 Stems
Lifespan Years (if kept dry)
Great for 🌾 Adding Texture
🍂 Autumn Displays
🧶 Craft Projects

Perfect Dried Companions

Enhance the fuzzy texture by pairing Gaillardia with contrasting surfaces:

  • 🌾 Dried Reed Grass: Height & Air. The tall plumes of Reed Grass lift the arrangement, while the Gaura sits lower down, adding solid "dots" of interest.
  • 🌸 Strawflowers (Helichrysum): The Hard & Soft Mix. The crisp, papery petals of Strawflowers contrast brilliantly with the fuzzy, soft heads of the Gaillardia.

⚠️ Delicate Stems
The stems can be quite brittle when fully dried. Handle the bunch gently by the base to avoid snapping the heads off.

🏆 Grown in Norfolk

Our dried flowers are grown, harvested, and air-dried right here on our Norfolk flower farm, ensuring zero air miles and 100% natural beauty.

Grown

Norfolk, UK

  • Hand-harvested and dried on our farm at Salle Moor Hall, Norfolk
  • Colour-fast for months — keep out of direct sunlight
  • Eco-friendly compostable packaging throughout
🌾 Every stem was grown and dried on our farm at Salle Moor Hall, Norfolk — not imported or bought in.

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🌿 Care & display tips
Keep your dried flowers out of direct sunlight and away from damp — both will fade and soften the stems over time. No water needed. Arrange loosely in a vase or tie with twine for a hanging display. Handle gently as dried stems can be brittle.
💐 Using in arrangements
Dried flowers work beautifully with other dried stems, pampas grass, and seed heads. If using in a wreath or floral foam, wire the stems first for extra security. For wedding work, we recommend ordering a little extra to allow for any breakage during handling.
📬 Delivery & packaging
Dried flowers are packed carefully in a rigid box to protect the stems in transit. Dispatched within 2–3 working days. All packaging is compostable or recyclable. Free delivery on orders over £30.