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hardy perennial

Bring Fiery Colour to Your Garden with Gaillardia 'Arizona Sun'

Gaillardia 'Arizona Sun', also known as Blanket Flower, is a hardy perennial celebrated for its dazzling display of large, daisy-like blooms. Each flower features a striking red centre surrounded by a bright yellow edge, adding bold colour to beds, borders, and patio containers.

• Botanical Family: Asteraceae (Daisy family)
• Mature Size: Height 30cm (12"), Spread 45cm (18")
• Flowering Period: Late spring through summer
• Foliage: Compact clumps of bushy green leaves
• Hardiness: Fully hardy perennial in UK gardens

Plant Benefits & Uses

• Drought-tolerant: Perfect for hot, dry summers and coastal gardens.
• Pest and disease resistant: Minimal maintenance required.
• Versatile placement: Fills gaps in borders, thrives in patio pots or as edging along pathways.
• Biodiversity boost: Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Growing Guide

• Sunlight: Prefers full sun for best flowering.
• Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates poor or sandy soils. Neutral to slightly acidic pH is ideal.
• Watering: Water regularly until established; then only during prolonged dry spells.
• Feeding: Lightly feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring. Avoid over-fertilising to maintain compact growth.

Planting & Care Tips

• Plant outdoors after the last frost between March and May.
• No pruning needed; simply deadhead faded blooms to encourage more flowers.
• Tolerates exposed sites and urban conditions.
• Suits USDA hardiness zones 3–9.

Design Ideas & Companions

• Makes a vibrant statement in mixed perennial borders or gravel gardens.
• Pairs well with Coreopsis, Salvia, or Lavender for a drought-tolerant scheme.
• Adds instant impact when planted en masse or in patio containers.

FAQs

When is the best time to plant Gaillardia 'Arizona Sun'?
You can plant garden-ready plants outdoors after the last frost in spring, typically March–May.

How much sun does this plant need?
This variety thrives in full sun but will tolerate light shade.

How do I care for Gaillardia 'Arizona Sun'?
This perennial requires minimal care—just water during dry spells and deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering.