Gaillardia 'ARIZONA RED SHADES' blanket flower
size/type
low perennial,low perennial
usual height
0,2-0,3m
usual width
0,2-0,4m
leaves
deciduous broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
June-October
location
full sun
USDA zone (lowest)
3 (down to -40°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:
Arizona Red Shades is another popular blanket flower variety from the Arizona series. It has rich red daisy-like flowers from June until late September or early October if early autumn is sunny and warm. Its stems are short which helps maintain a compact, mounding habit and form a dense, extremely free flowering cushion. Deciduous leaves are light green. Blanket flowers need full sun and well-drained soil that does not remain wet especially in winter. They withstand drought once established. Arizona series is supposed to be hardy to almost -37°C (USDA zone 3).
Last update 16-09-2014
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