Gaillardia grandiflora 'Spin Top Copper Sun'
Blanket Flower
Photo courtesy of Growing Colors
- Fluted orange and red petals
- Blooms summer through fall
- Slender silvery-green foliage
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Garden
Long Blooming
Low Maintenance
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Does best in poor, loose soil with little to no soil enrichment. Deadhead to extend bloom time. Divide every 2-3 years in spring or fall.
Height: 8-12 in
Spacing: 15-18 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Orange, Red
Zone: 3-8
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Container
- Summer Bloomer
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Long Blooming
- Edging
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Drought Tolerant
- Low Maintenance
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Dry Soil
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained