Gaillardia aristata Arizona Apricot
Gaillardia 'Arizona Apricot' photo courtesy of Walters Gardens
Blanket Flower

Acting as a perfect companion to ‘Arizona Sun’ this new selection offers a slightly more subdued colour palette of yellows and apricots. The compact, uniform mound of bright green foliage is covered in large daisy-like blossoms from early summer into fall. The flowers are apricot with yellow tips and a darker orange center. Multiple rows of petals give the flowers a beautifully full appearance.

 

  • Height: 30 cm (12 in)
  • Spread: 30 cm (12 in)
  • Cold Hardiness: Zone 3-10
  • Sun or Shade: minimum 4 hours of direct sun
  • Bloom Time: early summer to early fall
  • Leaf Colour: green
  • Bloom Colour: gold and orange shades
  • Critter Resistance: deer and rabbits
  • Nature Attraction: bees and butterflies

Growing and Maintenance Tips

Gaillardia requires full sun and well-drained soil in order to grow well. Given too much shade, the plants tend to flop over. Though they will perform best in moist soils, they are highly drought tolerant. Do not enrich the soil with compost or other rich ingrediants when planting this perennial. It does best in poor, loose soils and does not tolerate heavy clay.  Plants may be divided every 2-3 years in either spring or fall and are also easily grown from seed. Deadheading spent blooms will prolong the bloom time.

Specials

New for 2022
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