Arizona Red Blanket Flower

Arizona Red Blanket Flower (Gaillardia 'Arizona Red')

Arizona Red Blanket Flower (Gaillardia 'Arizona Red') is a vibrant, compact perennial featuring bold, deep red daisy-like flowers with a darker maroon center. This drought-tolerant variety provides long-lasting color from early summer through fall, thriving in hot, dry conditions.

Distinctive Features

Arizona Red is prized for its intense red blooms, which maintain their vivid hue even in full sun. The compact growth habit and abundant flowers make it ideal for small gardens and mass plantings.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Requires full sun.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained, sandy, or rocky soil.
• Water: Drought-tolerant once established.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-9, adaptable to various climates.

Ideal Uses

• Xeriscaping: Thrives in dry, low-water landscapes.
• Rock Gardens: Provides long-lasting color.
• Pollinator Gardens: Attracts bees and butterflies.
• Low-Maintenance Borders: Adds rich red hues.
• Mass Plantings: Creates a sea of vibrant blooms.

Low Maintenance Care

Arizona Red Blanket Flower is a tough, adaptable perennial that thrives with minimal care.

• Watering: Allow soil to dry between waterings.
• Pruning: Deadhead spent blooms for continuous flowering.
• Fertilizing: Apply a light feeding in spring.
• Deer and Rabbit Resistance: Fuzzy foliage deters browsing animals.

Why Choose Arizona Red?

Arizona Red brings a bold, fiery presence to gardens while requiring little maintenance.

• Deep Red Blooms: Maintains vibrant color in full sun.
• Long Bloom Season: Flowers from early summer to frost.
• Drought-Tolerant: Ideal for water-wise landscapes.
• Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies.

For a striking, low-maintenance perennial with intense color, Arizona Red Blanket Flower (Gaillardia 'Arizona Red') is an excellent choice.