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Gaillardia Seeds - Arizona Series
Best seeds for gardeners seeking vibrant, low maintenance color.
Gaillardia Arizona Series seeds offer award-winning sunburst flowers with unique bicolored petals, featuring golden yellow tips and deep crimson centers. These compact, daisy-like blooms, measuring 2 inches across, are ideal for walkways, fences, and patio containers. Debuting as a 2005 All-America Selections Flower Winner, this perennial variety is known for its continuous blooming throughout the season. It thrives in full sun and is remarkably hardy, tolerating hot, dry, and even poor soil conditions. Gaillardia Arizona Series is also deer resistant and attracts beneficial pollinators like bees and butterflies, making it a low-maintenance yet vibrant addition to any garden.
$4.89
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Price vs Category Average
-54%
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Latin Name
Gaillardia aristata
/ Gaillardia aristata
Who it's for
- Gardeners in hot, dry regions seeking resilient, low-maintenance flowering plants.
- Homeowners desiring continuous, cheerful color and visual interest throughout the growing season.
- Eco-conscious gardeners wanting to support local pollinator populations and wildlife.
Who should skip it
- Tidy gardeners preferring controlled plant spread and minimal weeding efforts.
- Gardeners expecting long-term perennial performance without frequent replacement.
- Individuals with heavy clay soil or poorly draining garden beds.
Performance breakdown
Drought Tolerance
Thrives in harsh, dry conditions where other perennials often struggle.
Pollinator Appeal
High-impact blooms act as a magnet for bees and butterflies.
Maintenance Effort
Requires minimal intervention once established in the garden bed.
Bloom Longevity
Provides consistent, vibrant color throughout the entire growing season.
Container Versatility
Compact growth habit makes it perfect for patio pots and walkways.
Pest Resistance
Reliably deer-resistant, keeping your floral display safe from hungry visitors.
Key Specs
Latin Name
Gaillardia aristata
Gaillardia Arizona Series Color
Choose from Apricot or Sun; Flower petals ombre from red or orange centers to yellow tips and foliage is medium green.
Hardiness Zone
Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Days to Maturity
84-91
Days to Germination
10-12
Seeding Depth
0.25 inches
Plant Spacing
15-20 inches
Row Spacing
14-16 inches
Features
- Award-Winning Blooms
- Continuous Blooming
- Drought Tolerant
- Attracts Pollinators
- Deer Resistant
- Container Friendly
- Low Maintenance
- Cut Flower
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional germination rates and the vibrant, long lasting blooms these seeds produce. Many gardeners appreciate the remarkable ease with which these flowers establish themselves, making them a highly rewarding choice for various garden types. The overall consensus highlights excellent value, delivering beautiful, resilient color with minimal effort. This makes them a favorite for adding cheerful, enduring beauty to any landscape.
Know before you buy
Yes, the Arizona Series is compact and well-suited for containers. Their 8-10 inch height makes them an excellent choice for patio pots and smaller garden spaces.
These plants require full sun to thrive and maintain their continuous blooming habit. Ensure they are planted in a location that receives at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
The Gaillardia Arizona Series is a hardy perennial across zones 3 through 10. While they are resilient, their longevity can depend on local winter conditions and soil drainage.
No, this variety is considered deer resistant. While no plant is entirely deer-proof, these are generally avoided by deer in favor of more palatable options.
You can expect germination within 10 to 12 days under proper conditions. The plants typically reach maturity and begin flowering between 84 and 91 days after sowing.
Yes, they are remarkably hardy and actually prefer well-drained soil. They are known to thrive in average garden loam as well as sandy or rocky conditions, making them a low-maintenance choice for difficult spots.
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