Description
Gaillardia or Blanket genus in the Daisy family. Known for their showy long lasting flowers most commonly in shades of red, yellow and orange, they are a great option for anyone wanting colour from the start of Summer all the way through the start of Autumn. The name blanket flower is thought to come from the resemblance of bright coloured flowers to the similarly bright patterned blankets made by the native peoples in Gaillardia’s natural range of North and South America.
Key Facts
- Common Name(s):Blanketflower ‘Arizona Red Shades’
- Hardiness:Fully Hardy through most of the UK
- How big will I get? Gaillardia x grandiflora ‘Arizona Red Shades’ can grow to a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.3m.
- Did You Know That:The common name Blanket flower is thought to come from the colours of the flower being similar to those used in the blankets made by Native Americans?
Plant Calendar
A rough guide to how this plant will change through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Flowering Time | |
|
|
|
||||||||
| Foliage Colour | ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|
|
|
|
||||||||
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Care Guide
Soil Requirements
Gaillardia x grandiflora ‘Arizona Red Shades’ prefers soil with good drainage and does not tolerate standing water. This plant can grow in soil with a wide range of pH levels, it is not picky about the pH level of the soil.
Best Position
Gaillardia x grandiflora ‘Arizona Red Shades’ can handle either an exposed or a sheltered position and requires full sun to thrive, this consists of more than six hours of direct sunshine per day.
Maintenance
Gaillardia x grandiflora ‘Arizona Red Shades’ should be deadheaded regularly to promote the production of new flowers, it can then be cut back hard once the flowering period is over, this will help to promote plenty of fresh growth the following Spring.
Pest, Diseases and Wildlife
Gaillardia x grandiflora ‘Arizona Red Shades’ is generally pest free, it can be vulnerable to certain diseases such as downy mildew. It is also known to attract bees, birds and butterflies. It is not considered to be toxic.

DECORIS BLUSH DEER BAUBLE
MR FOTHERGILL'S - HOLLYHOCK CHATERS DOUBLE MIX SEEDS
Smart Garden Slate Bloom Alfresco Rug
Smart Garden Large Jazee Ant
DECORIS TREE DECORATION SNOWY CLEAR PINE CONE
TONIES STICK MAN
MR FOTHERGILL'S - ECHIUM BLUE BEDDER SEEDS
TILDENET PEAT POTS SQ 8CM
Smart Garden Cyprus Twirl Topiary
DECORIS DANDELION WALNUT BAUBLE
WRENDALE MEMO BLOCK HEDGEHOG
STEWART BLENHEIM HALF BARREL 40CM COPPER
GISELA GRAHAM CUSHION PAD BLUE MEADOW
STANDS OUT CLAY PALS BUTTERFLY
MADISON GRAPHIC SEA BLUE PILLOW
Burgandy Ice Rose 
