Product Description
Gaillardia aristata 'Arizona Sun' (30)ct Flat
Common Name: Blanket Flower
Easy to care for herbaceous perennial requires little care once established. Compact perennial produces large three-inch flowers in mass. Striking mahogany-red blossoms have tipped edges of flame yellow. Plants bloom from early summer into fall and provide continuous color in containers. Deadhead occasionally will help produce flowers all summer.
2005 All-American Selections Flower Award
Fleuroselect 2005 Gold Medal Award
Height: 8.0-10.0 Inches
Spread: 10.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
Flower Color: Red 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
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 Sun' is a vibrant and cheerful blanket flower that adds a burst of sunshine to any garden. It is a 2005 All-America Selections winner, prized for its compact habit, fiery colors, and long bloom time. Here is a closer look at this delightful perennial:
Appearance:
- Fiery Bicolor Flowers: 'Arizona Sun' displays large, 3-inch diameter flowers with a captivating bicolor pattern. The petals are a rich mahogany red with bright yellow edges, resembling a miniature sunset.
- Compact and Mounded: This Gaillardia forms a neat, mounded habit, typically growing to about 8-10 inches tall and 10-12 inches wide. This makes it ideal for smaller gardens, borders, or containers.
- Attractive Foliage: The vibrant flowers are complemented by a dense mound of medium green foliage.
Growing Conditions:
- Sunlight: Thrives in full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily).
- Soil: Prefers well-drained soil and tolerates poor, sandy soils.
- Hardiness Zones: Suitable for USDA hardiness zones 3-10, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of climates.
Care:
- Low Maintenance: 'Arizona Sun' is an easy-to-care-for plant.
- Drought Tolerant: Once established, it is very drought tolerant.
- Deadheading: Deadheading spent flowers can encourage more blooms, but it is not strictly necessary as even the fading flowers add interest.
Uses:
- Borders and Edging: Its compact size and vibrant color make it perfect for edging walkways or flower beds.
- Rock Gardens: Its drought tolerance and ability to thrive in poor soils make it a good choice for rock gardens.
- Containers: Can be grown in containers to add a pop of color to patios and balconies.
- Mass Plantings: Creates a stunning display when planted in groups.
- 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 Sun' has a long bloom time, typically from early summer into fall.
- Deer Resistant: Deer tend to avoid Gaillardia.
- Award Winner: As mentioned earlier, it is an All-America Selections winner and has also received the Fleuroselect Gold Medal.
If you are looking for a vibrant, low-maintenance, and drought-tolerant perennial that will bring a long-lasting burst of color to your garden, Gaillardia aristata 'Arizona Sun' is an excellent choice!
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!
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I love the color.
These are great plants. I added them to an established bed, and did not deadhead them so that they would reseed the area. And the deer don't touch them.
