Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Gaillardia aristata SpinTop 'Red Sky'
Red Sky Blanket Flower
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Height
- 12 to 18 inches
- Width
- 12 to 18 inches
- Flower color
- Red with yellow tips
- Foliage color
- Green
- Bloom time
- Summer to fall
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Low to moderate; drought-tolerant
- Maintenance
- Low; deadheading encourages more blooms
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 3 to 10
- Wildlife
- Pollinators such as bees and butterflies
About this plant
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.
Works well in
Borders · Sun Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Waterwise Gardens · Containers
Companion plants
Lavender · Coreopsis · Russian sage · Sedums · Peonies · Coneflowers
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.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
