Sunset Cutie Gaillardia

Gaillardia x graniflora 'Sunset Cutie'

Compact herbaceous perennial called Sunset Cutie Blanket Flower has tall stems and lance-shaped, dark green foliage. If deadheaded, the summer-long blooms, which resemble large bronze-red daisies and have petals with golden edges and dark crimson global seedheads, endure until the first frost. prefers rich, dry to medium-dry, well-drained soils and full sun. tolerant of drought once established.

Plant Type Perennials
Hardiness Zone 5-9
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Summer
Height6" - 12" (in)
Spread6" - 12" (in)
Spacing 10" (in)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Tolerance Deer, Drought, Rabbit
Attracts Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Patio and Containers
Sunset Cutie Gaillardia | Gaillardia x graniflora 'Sunset Cutie' || Compact herbaceous perennial called Sunset Cutie Blanket Flower has tall stems and lance-shaped, dark green foliage. If deadheaded, the summer-long blooms, which resemble large bronze-red daisies and have petals with golden edges and dark crimson global seedheads, endure until the first frost. prefers rich, dry to medium-dry, well-drained soils and full sun. tolerant of drought once established.
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Summer, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Well-Drained, Showy, Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant, Attracts Butterflies, Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Patio and Containers
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