Gaillardia Red Starburst 2g

Gaillardia Red Starburst (SpinTop™ Red Starburst Blanket Flower) 

Description:
Gaillardia Red Starburst (Gaillardia aristata 'SpinTop Red Starburst'), also known as SpinTop™ Red Starburst Blanket Flower, is a vibrant, compact perennial that delivers a burst of color from late spring through early fall. Each large, daisy-like bloom features a deep red center with petals tipped in bright yellow, creating a striking two-toned effect. The dense, mounded foliage stays green and attractive all season, while the flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Exceptionally drought tolerant and deer resistant, this low-maintenance plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, making it perfect for borders, rock gardens, containers, and mass plantings.

Plant Characteristics:

• Botanical Name: Gaillardia aristata 'SpinTop Red Starburst'

• Common Name: Red Starburst Blanket Flower, Blanketflower

• Type: Herbaceous perennial

• Mature Height: 8–14 inches

• Mature Spread: 12–16 inches

• Growth Habit: Compact, mounded

• Foliage: Dense, deep green leaves

• Flower Color: Deep red with bright yellow tips, dark red center

• Bloom Time: Late spring through early fall (long blooming)

• Light Requirements: Full sun (6+ hours direct sunlight)

• Soil: Well-drained; tolerates dry to average moisture, not fussy about soil type

• Water Needs: Low; drought tolerant once established

• Hardiness Zones: USDA 4–9

• Maintenance: Very low; deadhead spent flowers to encourage rebloom, cut back in fall

• Resistances: Deer resistant, heat tolerant, drought tolerant, tolerant of urban pollution

• Wildlife: Attracts bees, butterflies, pollinators

• Uses: Borders, mass plantings, rock gardens, containers, edging, cut flowers, pollinator gardens

Care Tips:

• Plant in full sun for best flowering and compact growth.

• Water regularly until established; reduce frequency once mature.

• Deadhead spent blooms for continuous color.

• Cut back in late fall to promote healthy regrowth.

• Space plants 10–12 inches apart for best results.

Enjoy months of bold, cheerful color and pollinator activity with the easy-care Gaillardia Red Starburst-perfect for sunny gardens, borders, and containers!