<i>Gaillardia aristata</i> SpinTop 'Red Sky' | Red Sky Blanket Flower
DESCRIPTION
Gaillardia aristata SpinTop 'Red Sky' is a vibrant perennial known for its striking, fiery red and orange flowers. Blooming from early summer to fall, it produces large, daisy-like blooms with a dramatic, multi-layered color effect. The petals are a vivid red with orange tips, creating a bold contrast that brightens garden beds and borders. The plant's bushy, compact form and long-lasting blooms make it a standout choice for adding color and interest throughout the growing season.
Originating from North America, Gaillardia aristata has been cultivated and hybridized for its colorful, hardy blooms. 'Red Sky' was specifically bred for its intense flower color and reliable performance, making it an excellent choice for mixed borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly plantings.
DESCRIPTION
Gaillardia aristata SpinTop 'Red Sky' is a vibrant perennial known for its striking, fiery red and orange flowers. Blooming from early summer to fall, it produces large, daisy-like blooms with a dramatic, multi-layered color effect. The petals are a vivid red with orange tips, creating a bold contrast that brightens garden beds and borders. The plant's bushy, compact form and long-lasting blooms make it a standout choice for adding color and interest throughout the growing season.
Originating from North America, Gaillardia aristata has been cultivated and hybridized for its colorful, hardy blooms. 'Red Sky' was specifically bred for its intense flower color and reliable performance, making it an excellent choice for mixed borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly plantings.
DESCRIPTION
Gaillardia aristata SpinTop 'Red Sky' is a vibrant perennial known for its striking, fiery red and orange flowers. Blooming from early summer to fall, it produces large, daisy-like blooms with a dramatic, multi-layered color effect. The petals are a vivid red with orange tips, creating a bold contrast that brightens garden beds and borders. The plant's bushy, compact form and long-lasting blooms make it a standout choice for adding color and interest throughout the growing season.
Originating from North America, Gaillardia aristata has been cultivated and hybridized for its colorful, hardy blooms. 'Red Sky' was specifically bred for its intense flower color and reliable performance, making it an excellent choice for mixed borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly plantings.
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Family: Asteraceae
Height: 12 to 18 inches
Width: 12 to 18 inches
Foliage color: Green
Flower color: Red with yellow tips
Bloom time: Summer to fall
Light requirements: Full sun
Water requirements: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant
Maintenance: Low; deadheading encourages more blooms
Growing zone: USDA zones 3 to 10
Wildlife attractors: Pollinators such as bees and butterfliesThis plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
