Red Sun Blanket Flower

Gaillardia 'Red Sun'

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Overview

Gaillardia 'Red Sun', a vibrant perennial, boasts fiery red blossoms with yellow-tipped petals. This hardy Blanket Flower thrives in USDA Zones 3-10, reaching a height of 12-18 inches and spreading 12-24 inches wide. Full sun nurtures optimal blooming, while well-drained soil ensures its longevity. Drought-tolerant once established, it attracts pollinators and resists deer, making it an excellent choice for low-maintenance, colorful gardens.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 3–9Climate Temperate

Red Sun Blanket Flower (Gaillardia 'Red Sun') — Gaillardia 'Red Sun', a vibrant perennial, boasts fiery red blossoms with yellow-tipped petals

Red Sun Blanket Flower (Gaillardia 'Red Sun') — Gaillardia 'Red Sun', a vibrant perennial, boasts fiery red blossoms with yellow-tipped petals

Red Sun Blanket Flower (Gaillardia 'Red Sun') — This hardy Blanket Flower thrives in USDA Zones 3-10

Red Sun Blanket Flower (Gaillardia 'Red Sun') — reaching a height of 12-18 inches and spreading 12-24 inches wide

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 3–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Asteraceae
Climate: Temperate

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Red Sun Blanket Flower (Gaillardia 'Red Sun') — Full sun nurtures optimal blooming, while well-drained soil ensures its longevity

Red Sun Blanket Flower (Gaillardia 'Red Sun') — Gaillardia 'Red Sun', a vibrant perennial, boasts fiery red blossoms with yellow-tipped petals

Red Sun Blanket Flower (Gaillardia 'Red Sun') — This hardy Blanket Flower thrives in USDA Zones 3-10

Red Sun Blanket Flower (Gaillardia 'Red Sun') — reaching a height of 12-18 inches and spreading 12-24 inches wide

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