Gaillardia aristata 'Granretip' SUNBURST™ Red With Yellow Tip blanket flower
size/type
low perennial,low perennial
usual height
0,2-0,2m
usual width
0,3-0,4m
leaves
deciduous broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
July-October
location
full sun
USDA zone (lowest)
5 (down to -29°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
If there is a perennial heaven, there must be plenty of blanket flowers. This is such a beautiful flowering plant that should not be missing in any bed where bright colours and summer flowering are key features.
Description of the plant:
SUNBURST™ is a successful blanket flower series that consists of compact, low growing varieties flowering profusely all summer long. SUNBURST™ Red With Yellow Tip is quite similar to Kobold i.e. large flowers with red rays with yellow ends but this one makes very short stems thanks to which it forms a neat cushion. The leaves are narrow and rich green. Blanket flower blooms from June until early autumn. Place in full sun and make sure the soil is free draining – in boggy soil it will most certainly die over winter. Hardy to about -29°C (USDA zone 5).
Last update 02-09-2013
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