SpinTop Red Blanket Flower

SpinTop Red Blanket Flower (Gaillardia SpinTop 'Red')

SpinTop Red Blanket Flower (Gaillardia SpinTop 'Red') is a compact, heat-tolerant perennial that produces striking deep red blooms with a rich maroon center. This variety is a standout in sunny gardens, offering season-long color and excellent drought resistance, making it a perfect addition to borders, containers, and xeriscapes.

Distinctive Features

SpinTop Red is prized for its intense, solid red flowers that maintain their vibrant hue throughout the growing season. Its tidy, mounded growth habit ensures a well-structured, uniform look in both small gardens and large plantings.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Requires full sun.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained, sandy, or loamy soil.
• Water: Drought-tolerant once established.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-9, adaptable to various climates.

Ideal Uses

• Xeriscaping: Thrives in dry, low-water gardens.
• Pollinator Gardens: Attracts bees and butterflies.
• Mass Plantings: Creates a striking, bold display.
• Low-Maintenance Borders: Provides reliable, long-lasting blooms.
• Containers: Perfect for patios and balconies.

Low Maintenance Care

SpinTop Red Blanket Flower is a resilient, easy-care perennial that thrives in challenging conditions.

• Watering: Allow soil to dry between waterings.
• Pruning: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooms.
• Fertilizing: Light feeding in early spring promotes healthy growth.
• Deer and Rabbit Resistance: Fuzzy foliage deters browsing animals.

Why Choose SpinTop Red?

This sun-loving perennial offers long-lasting red blooms, excellent drought tolerance, and pollinator appeal.

• Bold Red Flowers: Creates a vivid, eye-catching display.
• Long Bloom Season: Flowers continuously from early summer to frost.
• Drought-Tolerant: Thrives in hot, dry conditions.
• Pollinator-Friendly: Supports bees and butterflies.

For a vibrant, low-maintenance perennial that provides intense red color, SpinTop Red Blanket Flower (Gaillardia SpinTop 'Red') is an excellent choice.