Upright, short-lived, clump-forming perennial. Daisy-like flowers in a wide range of colors and bicolors such as red, orange, peach and yellow. Plants range from semi-double to double flowers and dwarf varieties. Blooms late spring to fall. Lance-shaped, grey-green leaves. Great in perennial borders, cottage gardens and cutting gardens.
SpinTop®
Gaillardia aristata 'SpinTop Orange Halo'
Blanket Flower
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Dark red-orange petals with yellow tips
- Burgundy center dotted with yellow
- Dense, compact habit
- Attracts pollinators
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Garden
Heat Tolerant
Low Maintenance
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers average, moist, well-drained soil Does best in poor, loose soil Deadhead to extend bloom time Cutting back to 6" in late summer may increase winter hardiness
Height: 8-12 in
Spread: 12-15 in
Spacing: 15-18 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Orange, Yellow
Zone: 3-9
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Garden
- Container
- Summer Bloomer
- Salt Tolerant
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Low Maintenance
- Edging
- Border or Bed
- Drought Tolerant
- Heat Tolerant
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Songbirds
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Dry Soil
Genus Overview: Gaillardia
Common Name: Blanket Flower
Upright, short-lived, clump-forming perennial. Daisy-like flowers in a wide range of colors and bicolors such as red, orange, peach and yellow. Plants range from semi-double to double flowers and dwarf varieties. Blooms late spring to fall. Lance-shaped, grey-green leaves. Great in perennial borders, cottage gardens and cutting gardens.