Gaillardia REALFLOR 'Sunset Cutie'
Best low-maintenance perennial for busy gardeners seeking vibrant, long-lasting color.
The Gaillardia REALFLOR® 'Sunset Cutie' blanket flower brings vibrant ruby and yellow bicolor petals to your landscape. This perennial offers an exceptionally long bloom time, from early summer through early fall, ensuring continuous color. It's highly durable, resisting deer and rabbits, and requires minimal care. Thriving in full sun and tolerating dry conditions, it handles heat, humidity, cold, and drought with ease. Perfect for borders or mass plantings, it reliably adds a striking splash of color to any garden setting.
$17.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
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Category Rank
864
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#864 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-35%
Below average
Genus
Gaillardia
/ Gaillardia
Who it's for
- Busy homeowners needing low-maintenance plants for harsh, dry climates
- Gardeners seeking vibrant, long-lasting color throughout the growing season
- Urban gardeners with limited space or container-focused layouts
Who should skip it
- Gardeners looking for long-lived, permanent landscape fixtures
- Hands-off gardeners who prefer minimal plant maintenance
- Gardeners managing heavy, damp, or poorly draining soil conditions
Performance breakdown
Bloom Longevity
Continuous color from early summer through fall keeps borders vibrant.
Environmental Resilience
Handles heat, humidity, and drought with impressive, low-maintenance ease.
Pest Resistance
Reliably deters deer and rabbits, protecting your garden investment.
Pollinator Appeal
Bright bicolor petals act as a magnet for local butterflies.
Maintenance Ease
Thrives in poor soil with minimal intervention required from gardeners.
Landscape Versatility
Compact mound shape fits perfectly into borders or mass plantings.
Key Specs
Genus
Gaillardia
Species
x grandiflora
Item Form
1-Quart
Mature Height
14 in
Mature Width
14 in
Bloom Color
Variegated (Ruby/Yellow)
Habit
Mound-shaped
USDA Hardiness Zones
5-9
Features
- Attracts butterflies and pollinators
- Exceptionally long bloom time
- Highly tolerant of various conditions
- Easy to maintain
- Resistant to deer and rabbits
- Tolerates poor soil fertility
- Drought tolerant
- Vibrant bicolor flower display
What customers say
Gardeners rave about the 'Sunset Cutie' Gaillardia, consistently praising its exceptional quality and vibrant, continuous blooms. The stunning sunset colors live up to the name, providing a reliable splash of color throughout the season. Despite a small starter size, this plant establishes quickly and proves resilient across different climates, offering excellent value. It's a dependable and beautiful addition that truly enhances any garden space, making it a favorite for its consistent performance and visual appeal.
Know before you buy
This variety offers an exceptionally long bloom time, producing its ruby and yellow flowers continuously from early summer through early fall.
Yes, 'Sunset Cutie' is highly drought-tolerant and thrives in full sun. It is specifically bred to handle heat, humidity, and dry conditions with ease.
Yes, this Gaillardia is considered deer and rabbit resistant, making it a reliable choice for gardens where wildlife pressure is a concern.
It prefers well-draining soil, specifically loamy or sandy types. It is quite hardy and can even tolerate poor soil fertility, provided the drainage is adequate.
Since the mature habit is a 14-inch mound, you should space them approximately 14 inches apart to allow for proper airflow and growth.
It is very low-maintenance. While deadheading can encourage a tidier appearance, the plant is naturally vigorous and requires minimal care to perform well.
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