- Full Sun (6+ Hours Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 12 - 14 Inches
- Mature Spread 12 - 14 Inches
- Growing Zones 3 - 9
Spintop™ Red Starburst Blanket Flower may be the easiest perennial to grow. The large red-and-yellow flowers last for weeks atop compact foliage that stays green for a whole growing season. The smaller size makes this blanket flower perfect for a smaller garden, patio, or deck container garden. This native plant cultivar hasn't lost the power to attract beneficial pollinators and hummingbirds.
Red Starburst blooms from late spring to late summer with very little maintenance. It is also deer and disease resistant. Blanket flower is a highly drought-tolerant perennial that is great to use in a naturalized wildlife area or as part of a xeric garden plan. Plant Gaillardia with other perennials or use it as an accent for a seasonal mixed planter. Companion plants that are as easy to grow include lantana, coreopsis, lavender, and salvia.
Spintop™ Red Starburst Blanket Flower Care
Plant Red Starburst in a full-sun location that also has well-draining soil. Blanket Flowers grow well in sandy soils with poor nutrition but will adapt to heavier soils that have been amended with compost to make them lighter and better draining. Container-grown plants require excellent drainage and a soil-based potting mix. Add a slow-release fertilizer in the spring at planting time and repot every spring using fresh potting mix. Fertilize blanket flower once in early spring as the new growth emerges. Use a balanced, granular formulation with an NPK ratio of 10-10-10
Deadhead Red Starburst as the flowers fade. Regular deadheading encourages more flowers and a longer bloom time. No pinching is required to maintain the naturally dense branching habit. Leave the top growth on the plant over winter. This provides shelter and food for garden wildlife. Clear away any spent top growth as the new foliage emerges early in the spring. This provides protection and nourishment for garden wildlife.
Spintop™ Red Starburst Blanket Flower Spacing
Red Starburst stays a dainty 12 inches tall and wide. Space multiple plants 10 - 12 inches apart on the center when planting in the garden. Container-grown plants need at least a 10-inch diameter pot.
Spintop™ Red Starburst Blanket Flower Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 9 |
| Plant Type: Perennial |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (6+ Hours Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 12 - 14 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 12 - 14 Inches |
| Spacing: 10 - 12 Inches |
| Habit: Mounded |
| Flower Color(s): Red, Yellow |
| Flower Description: N/A |
| Bloom Period: Late Spring Through Summer |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: N/A |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering |
| Watering: Low |
| Resists: Deer |
| Tolerates: Drought |
| Attracts: Bees |
| Container Role: Filler |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Edging, Mass Planting |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: Plants That Work |
| Common Name: Spintop™ Red Starburst Blanket Flower |
| Other Name(s): N/A |
| Scientific Name: Gaillardia Spintop™ 'Red Starburst' |
- SKU:
- 1231012642-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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Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
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Plant Shipping
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
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Planter Shipping
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
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations