Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
Bold blooms with dramatic colors allow the Arizona Sun Blanket Flower to stand out. The 4-inch wide, daisy-like flowers have red and yellow cones and long petals that are red near the center and fade to yellow at the ends. Each flower sits on top of tall, branched stems and is surrounded by medium-green, sword-shaped foliage. The flowers open in early June and hang on throughout the summer.
The Gaillardia 'Arizona Sun' has a full, mounded, upright growth habit. Also known as blanket flower, the Arizona Sun Blanket Flower naturally spreads out, making it an excellent ground cover. This plant grows as a herbaceous perennial in USDA zones 4 through 8 for dependable color year after year. Arizona Sun Blanket Flower thrives in a sunny spot and does well with minimal care.
Arizona Sun Blanket Flower Care
Plant the Arizona Sun Blanket Flower in full sun and well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Keep the soil moist with frequent watering, but avoid soggy conditions. Arizona Sun is not a heavy feeder. This beauty is more apt to bloom in poor-quality soil, so avoid or severely limit how often you apply fertilizer.
This Blanket Flower consistently blooms from spring through summer. Deadheading may promote additional flowering, create a denser plant, and clean up the appearance.
Arizona Sun Blanket Flower Spacing
The Arizona Sun Blanket Flower is a good choice for beds, borders, and ground cover. Established plants spread to 10-12 inches wide, so space plants about 6 to 8 inches apart center to center to create a full look.
Arizona Sun Blanket Flower Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 8 |
| Plant Type: Perennial |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (6+ Hours Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 10 - 12 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 10 - 12 Inches |
| Mature Spacing: 10 - 12 Inches |
| Habit: Mounded |
| Flower Color(s): Red, Yellow |
| Flower Description: Mahogany Red With Golden Yellow Ring |
| Bloom Period: Summer |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Dark Green |
| Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering |
| Watering: Low |
| Resists: Deer, Rabbit |
| Tolerates: Drought, Salt |
| Attracts: Butterflies |
| Container Role: Filler |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Edging, Mass Planting |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: N/A |
| Common Name: Arizona Sun Blanket Flower |
| Other Name(s): Arizona Sun Blanket Flower |
| Scientific Name: Gaillardia 'Arizona Sun' |
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 31th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
Plant Addicts ships to the lower 48 states within the U.S. Unfortunately, we do not currently ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or internationally.
This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: Idaho, AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.
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