'Arizona Red Shades' produces masses of large, crimson red blossoms from early summer all the way into early fall, even under hot and dry conditions. Since it is produced from seed, about 20% of the flowers will have slight yellow tips.
What sets this new variety apart from the older ‘Burgundy’ is its much shorter, compact size and uniform habit that is perfect for pot production. Its well-branched stems ensure your finished plants will fill out the container nicely and have a long shelf life at retail. Plants will flower the first year from seed.
These perennials require little care once established. They are heat tolerant and actually prefer to be grown in poorer soils. They get their name from the manner in which they used to blanket North American prairies with their blooms. They can still be found in fields and along roadsides in the prairie region and into the Rockies.
Height:
10.0-12.0 Inches
Spread:
12.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
Flower Color:
Red shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Early Summer Midsummer Late Summer Early Fall
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant
Seasonal Interest:
Dried Seed Heads
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Cottage Eclectic Prairie
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Cut Flower Dried Flower Drought Tolerant Easy To Grow Mass Planting Salt Tolerant Small
Origin:
Native to North America
Gaillardia requires full sun and well-drained soil in order to prosper. Given too much shade, the plants tend to flop over. Though they will perform best in moist soils, they are highly drought tolerant. Do not enrich the soil with compost or other rich ingrediants when planting this perennial. It does best in poor, loose soils and does not tolerate heavy clay.
Plants may be divided every 2-3 years in either spring or fall and are also easily grown from seed. Deadheading spent blooms will prolong the bloom time.
Height:
10.0-12.0 Inches
Spread:
12.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
Flower Color:
Red shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Early Summer Midsummer Late Summer Early Fall
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant
Seasonal Interest:
Dried Seed Heads
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Cottage Eclectic Prairie
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Cut Flower Dried Flower Drought Tolerant Easy To Grow Mass Planting Salt Tolerant Small
Origin:
Native to North America
Gaillardia requires full sun and well-drained soil in order to prosper. Given too much shade, the plants tend to flop over. Though they will perform best in moist soils, they are highly drought tolerant. Do not enrich the soil with compost or other rich ingrediants when planting this perennial. It does best in poor, loose soils and does not tolerate heavy clay.
Plants may be divided every 2-3 years in either spring or fall and are also easily grown from seed. Deadheading spent blooms will prolong the bloom time.
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