'Arizona Apricot' Blanket Flower (Gaillardia)
Perennial
- Super bloomer! Enjoy flowers for up to 3 months.
- Drought-resistant perennial thrives in poor-average soils.
- Unique apricot color.
- Perfect for those with hot, sunny gardens.
- Zones 3-9, sun, 12" tall x 12" wide at maturity.
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Description
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Common name: Blanket flower
Zone: 3 - 9
Sun exposure: Sun (6+ hours sun)
Height x Width: 12" x 12"
Flower color: Apricot hues
Foliage color: Green
Season of Interest: Late spring-fall
Bloom time: Summer, spring, fall
Features: Space savers, native, low flammability, deer resistant, heat tolerant, drought tolerant, container plants, cold tolerant, best for beginners
Uses: Accent, border, containers, cottage gardening, edging, ground cover, massing, naturalizing, small spaces
How to Grow
Light: Full sun is best for maximum bloom
Water: Dry to medium
Spacing: 18 in
Fertilizing: In average soil, needs almost no fertilizer. Grows well in lean soil. Do not over fertilize.
Winterizing: Cut back in fall or spring.
Maintenance & Pruning: Shear flower spikes after initial flowering to promote continued bloom. Does not required deadheading to keep it blooming all season. But you'll get more blooms and a maintain a tidier habit if you do deadhead and your blooms will keep going well into fall.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
We live in zone 9B and planted these gorgeous flowers the beginning of summer. We liked them so much we ordered more and planted our second shipment in the fall. They have continuously bloomed through our winter and are excellent nectar sources for our overwintering monarchs. I highly recommend these simply stunning flowers.
I am sorry to say that the plants arrived were very small for the price I paid, and 1/3 of them arrived almost dried out. I received replacement for tow plants, but they still arrived dried and died very soon. The customer service was nice but the plants are not up to the standard. Sorry...
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One came dead and the other one almost .its super tiny plants for that price I could of bought 4 at a nursery around my area. I attached pictures after i cleaned up all the dead dry leaves .I was I was pretty upset. I cant have a place where its a hit or a miss when i order. I'VE MAILED THEM BUT, NO ANSWER.
I purchased 2 of these plants. The first one is doing great. The second one died about a week after planting.
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Half of the plants came totally dead. I WILL TRY TO NURSE BACK TO HEALTH.
It’s doing ok. Lots of rain here, but I planted it on a hill side, so it shouldn’t drown😊
I ordered 2 Arizona blanket flowers,the apricot blanket flower is healthy the red shade of blanket flower was dying when it arrived and was dead by the next day
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It looked fine when I received it. But it must not be happy, cause it hasn't got no new growth. It is just sitting there. A couple of leaves have turned brown. I took them off.
So I will wait and see.
Hello! Thank you for your feedback. Browning foliage can be caused by water or light stress. Be sure to plant your blanket flower in full sun and monitor how much you're watering. This perennial enjoys dry-medium moisture levels, so be sure to not overwater. Our expert horticulturists would love to take a closer look. Please contact [email protected] with your order number and photos of the plant so we can better assist you. All plants are covered by our 60-day guarantee. We look forward to helping!
Arrived securely, moist and couple had buds! Planted them after 48 hours to get acclimated and are doing beautifully. It’s a great color combo with Russian Sage! I’m hooked on them & best part, the abundance of rabbits we have are deterred from the “sample platter” Score👏
When I receive them, it’s was too cold for planting. Arrived in good condition and healthy specimens.
I purchased one plant, it had one unopened bud when it arrived ~ it is now loaded with buds and flowers ~ Beautiful!
Healthy large plants, starting growing and flowering about 2 weeks after planting. Much better than I had anticpated.
These are so lovely and work horses in the garden!
Alteady blooming away!
I was a bit disappointed about the 1 plant it was pretty sad. I put it in the ground to see if it will winter over
We’re sorry you’re having trouble with your plants! Our team of horticulture experts would love to take a closer look! Our fall guarantee covers plants received after September 1 until May 2025, so we have you covered. Please send your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
Only two of the three plants was healthy. The other one did not look healthy, the soil was dry(compared the other two), and I think it will not survive. Disappointing
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Doing good getting ready to bloom
It is very pretty. All my plants were very healthy when they arrived.
I'm so pleased with these plants! They are healthy and have adapted quickly with new buds already. I ordered more a week later.
Pretty spindly. I bought a couple at Walmart for less money (proven winners also). They look great, full and healthy.
We’re sorry you’re not satisfied with your plants! The size of our plants varies depending on the time of year and whether they were recently trimmed. The most important thing when purchasing plants, online or in garden centers, is a full and robust root system, which we prioritize. Trimming only encourages stronger root development! All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee, so please reach out to [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary. Thank you for your feedback!
Arrived healthy. Has transplanted nicely and is already starting to bud
love it
Beautiful free flowering plant.
It arrived drooping and died in a few days entirely.
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Doing very well I am very pleased with them.
From my fairly large order, 3 plants were missing, 2 dead, and 1 was sickly.
Just 2 replacements were sent out of which one, a succulent, was swimming in water and was so wet it couldn’t be saved while the other was half the price and size of the one that I’d ordered.
Customer service was so uncommunicative that this time I didn’t even bother complaining. There’s no point, I won’t be back.
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Original flowers faded and new ones are starting. Plant looks so much prettier now. Love the colors! Since it is a perennial, I'm looking forward to a robust plant next year with abundant blooms.