Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Gaillardia aristata SpinTop 'Orange Halo'
Orange Halo Blanket Flower
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Height
- 12 to 14 inches
- Width
- 12 to 14 inches
- Flower color
- Large blossoms with fluted petals that are copper-orange at the base and yellow at the tips
- Foliage color
- Grayish-green, hairy narrow leaves
- Bloom time
- Late spring to early fall
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Dry to average
- Maintenance
- Low; deadheading spent flowers encourages additional blooms; deer resistant
- Growing zone
- USDA Zones 3 to 9
- Wildlife
- Attracts bees and butterflies; birds, especially goldfinches, are drawn to the seed heads that follow
About this plant
Gaillardia aristata SpinTop 'Orange Halo' is a bold perennial known for its vivid blooms that feature intense orange petals with bright golden tips, forming a distinctive halo effect. Each flower showcases a deep burgundy eye dotted with yellow. Blooming profusely from early summer to early fall, this plant adds continuous color to garden beds, borders, and containers.
'Orange Halo' is bred for its compact, well-branched habit and exceptional blooming performance. Its grayish-green, narrow leaves provide an attractive backdrop to the brightly colored flowers. Ideal for mass plantings, borders, or as a focal point in containers, this cultivar's long blooming season and unique coloration make it a standout choice for gardeners seeking to add warmth and vibrancy to their landscapes.
Works well in
Borders · Sun Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Bird Gardens · Waterwise Gardens
Companion plants
Coreopsis · Bearded irises · Bee balm · Yarrow · Ornamental grasses · Garden phlox
Design tip
Fall bloom is its strength, and it earns a place near a path or seating area used late in the year. Give it open sun and room to fill out, and repeat it in threes or fives so the planting reads as one sweep instead of scattered dots.
