- Full Sun (6+ Hours Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 10 - 12 Inches
- Mature Spread 10 - 12 Inches
- Growing Zones 4 - 8
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' |
- SKU:
- 1231003157-pc
Container Sizes
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.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
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
2.5 Quart
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
#1 Pot
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
#2 Pot
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
#3 Pot
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
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
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Summer
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Fall into Winter
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Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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