Arizona Red Shades Blanket Flower (Gaillardia aristata 'Arizona Red Shades')
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Deciduous Perennial Mound in the Asteraceae Family
A moody, richly-colored twist on blanket flower, with blooms in shades of red, burgundy, and mahogany instead of the usual red-and-yellow combo.

Gaillardia aristata 'Arizona Red Shades' is a stunning cultivar of the native blanket flower prized for its vibrant, long-lasting blooms. Unlike many gaillardia varieties that showcase the classic yellow and red color combination, this selection features flowers in rich shades of red, burgundy, and mahogany. The large, daisy-like blossoms adorn the robust, bushy plants from early summer through fall, creating a dazzling display of warm hues. 'Arizona Red Shades' grows to a compact 12-15 inches tall and wide, making it an ideal choice for borders, rock gardens, and mixed containers. Adapted to full sun and well-drained soils, this drought-tolerant perennial requires little maintenance, allowing gardeners to simply sit back and enjoy its fiery color show season after season.

Pros

  • Unusual deep red, burgundy, and mahogany color palette
  • Compact, bushy habit true to the wild species
  • Long summer-into-fall bloom season
  • Drought-tolerant once established

Cons

  • Needs occasional division (every 2-3 years) to stay vigorous
  • Can decline in heavy, wet soil
Highlights 'Arizona Red Shades' breaks from the classic red-and-yellow Gaillardia look with flowers in rich red, burgundy, and mahogany tones -- a compact selection of the native blanketflower species, Gaillardia aristata.
 

Plant Data

Mature Size 12 - 15 inches tall. 12 - 15 inches wide.
Growth Rate Fast
Sun Exposure Full Sun - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance Dry - Medium
Zones 3a - 10b (Usually hardy to -40° F)
Tags Adaptable, Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Wildlife, Container, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Dry, Extended Bloom Time, Filler, Formal Garden, Full Sun, Good for Beginners, Good for Butterfly Garden, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Cut Flowers, Good for Mass Planting, Good for Rock Garden, Low Maintenance, Medium, Nativar, Naturalizing, Normal Soil, Perennial, Prairie Garden, Rabbit Resistant, Reblooms, Showy Flowers, Tolerant of Hot Dry Site, Tolerant of Poor Soil, Tolerant of Sandy Soil, Well-Drained Soil
Bloom Period July - October
Flower Color Red, Burgundy, And Mahogany
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Pricing and Availability History

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Past Availability
2025 : 04/03 - 10/04
2024 : 05/01 - 10/05
2023 : 05/11 - 09/30

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