Gaillardia aristata (Blanket Flower)
Color Name: Arizona Apricot
Acting as a perfect complement to its kin, 'Arizona Red Shades', this selection offers a slightly more subdued color palette of yellows and apricots. The compact, uniform mound of bright green foliage is covered in large 3-3.5" 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.
These perennials require little care once established. They are heat tolerant and actually prefer to be grown in poorer soils.
Growing Tips: Gaillardia requires full sun and well-drained soil in order to prosper. Given too much shade, the plants tend to flop over. Though they will perform best in moist soils, they are highly drought tolerant. Do not enrich the soil with compost or other rich ingredients when planting this perennial. It does best in poor, loose soils and does not tolerate heavy clay. Plants may be divided every 2-3 years in either spring or fall and are also easily grown from seed. Deadheading spent blooms will prolong the bloom time.
Photo courtesy of Walters Garden, Inc.
Acting as a perfect complement to its kin, 'Arizona Red Shades', this selection offers a slightly more subdued color palette of yellows and apricots. The compact, uniform mound of bright green foliage is covered in large 3-3.5" 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.
These perennials require little care once established. They are heat tolerant and actually prefer to be grown in poorer soils.
Growing Tips: Gaillardia requires full sun and well-drained soil in order to prosper. Given too much shade, the plants tend to flop over. Though they will perform best in moist soils, they are highly drought tolerant. Do not enrich the soil with compost or other rich ingredients when planting this perennial. It does best in poor, loose soils and does not tolerate heavy clay. Plants may be divided every 2-3 years in either spring or fall and are also easily grown from seed. Deadheading spent blooms will prolong the bloom time.
Photo courtesy of Walters Garden, Inc.
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Flower Color: Orange Shades Foliage Color: Green Shades
Height: 10 to 14 Inches Spread: 8 to 12 Inches Hardy in Zone: 5, 6 |
Blooms: Summer to Fall
Foliage Season: All Season |
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Soil Moisture Needs
Dry
Moderate
Attributes |
 Native  Extended Bloomer  Dried Flower  Container Mass Planting Landscapes Easy to Grow Drought Tolerant Cut Flower or Foilage Border
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Attracts
Butterflies
Critter Resistance
Deer
