Product Description
Gaillardia a. 'Arizona Apricot' (30)ct Flat
Common Name: Blanket Flower
Acting as a perfect complement to its kin, ‘Arizona Sun’ and ‘Arizona Red Shades’, this new selection offers a slightly more subdued color palette of yellows and apricots.
The compact, uniform mound of bright green foliage is covered in large 3-3½" blossoms from early summer into fall. The flowers are apricot with yellow tips and a darker orange center. Multiple rows of petals give the flowers a beautifully full appearance.
This plant forms a tidy mound and has an excellent branching habit.
These perennials require little care once established. They are heat tolerant and actually prefer to be grown in poorer soils. They get their name from the manner in which they used to blanket North American prairies with their blooms. They can still be found in fields and along roadsides in the prairie region and into the Rockies.
Height: 12 Inches
Spread: 12 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
Flower Color: Gold/Orange Shades, Peach shades
Foliage Color: Green shades
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Low to Average Water Needs
Poor to Average Soil Quality
Bloomtime: Early Summer to Early Fall, Long Blooming
Attracts Butterflies
Bee Friendly
Deer Resistant
Seasonal Interest: Dried Seed Heads
Growth Rate: Medium
Border Plant, Container, Cut Flower, Dried Flower, Drought Tolerant, Easy To Grow, Mass Planting, Salt Tolerant, Small
Gaillardia aristata 'Arizona Apricot' is a cheerful and easy-to-grow perennial that brings a warm, sunny glow to the garden. It is a type of blanket flower, known for its vibrant colors and long bloom time. Here is a closer look at its characteristics:
Appearance:
- Warm Apricot Flowers: 'Arizona Apricot' features large, eye-catching flowers in a beautiful shade of apricot with yellow tips and a darker orange center. The petals have a double row, giving the flowers a full and fluffy appearance.
- Compact Habit: This variety has a neat, compact growth habit, typically reaching about 10-12 inches tall and wide.
- Attractive Foliage: The flowers are complemented by a mound of bright green foliage.
Growing Conditions:
- Sunlight: Prefers full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily) for the best flowering.
- Soil: Thrives in well-drained soil. It is tolerant of poor soil conditions and drought.
- Hardiness Zones: Suitable for USDA hardiness zones 3-10, making it adaptable to a wide range of climates.
Care:
- Low Maintenance: 'Arizona Apricot' is a low-maintenance plant.
- Drought Tolerant: Once established, it is very drought tolerant.
- Deadheading: Deadheading spent flowers can encourage more blooms and extend the flowering season.
- Pinching: Pinching back young plants can help promote bushier growth.
Uses:
- Borders and Beds: Adds a vibrant splash of color to borders and beds.
- Cottage Gardens: Fits well in cottage gardens, creating a cheerful and informal look.
- Containers: Can be grown in containers to add color to patios and balconies.
- Cut Flowers: The flowers make excellent cut flowers for bouquets.
- Attracts Pollinators: The flowers attract butterflies and other pollinators to the garden.
Additional Information:
- Long Bloom Time: 'Arizona Apricot' has a long bloom time, typically from early summer into fall.
- Deer Resistant: Deer tend to avoid Gaillardia.
- Award Winner: This variety has received awards for its outstanding performance and beauty.
If you are looking for a cheerful, low-maintenance, and drought-tolerant perennial with beautiful apricot-colored flowers, Gaillardia aristata 'Arizona Apricot' is an excellent choice! It is a versatile plant that can be used in various garden settings and will bring a long-lasting splash of warm color to your landscape.
Thirty (30) plants per flat (or tray). Approximate Plug Measurements: 3 inches deep x 2 inches wide.
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
