Arizona Sun Blanket Flower
Gaillardia Arizona Sun (Blanket Flower), Gaillardia 'Arizona Sun'Arizona Sun Blanket Flower is a garden showstopper, producing an explosion of fiery red petals tipped in brilliant golden yellow that light up any sunny space. Blooming continuously from summer into fall, it creates a long-lasting display that draws the eye and invites pollinators like butterflies and honey bees. Its compact, mounding habit makes it perfect for garden beds, borders, and containers, delivering maximum color with minimal effort.
This heat-loving perennial thrives in full sun and handles hot, dry conditions with ease, making it an ideal choice for low-maintenance landscapes. It performs beautifully in poor or average soils, resists deer browsing, and requires occasional deadheading to keep flowers coming. Arizona Sun adds a burst of warmth to your outdoor spaces and is perfect for gardeners who want nonstop color and reliable performance season after season.
Care Instructions:
Light Requirements: Prefers full sun for best flowering and compact growth.
Soil Needs: Grows well in average, well-draining soil; tolerates sandy or loamy conditions.
Watering: Water regularly during establishment; once mature, only water during prolonged dry periods.
Fertilizing: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring to encourage continuous blooms.
Pruning: Deadhead spent flowers to promote further blooming and extend the season. Cut back in late fall or early spring to refresh growth.
Planting: Space plants about 12 inches apart to allow for full growth and airflow.
