Gaillardia Arizona Sun Seed
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking vibrant, heat-loving summer color.
Brighten your garden with Gaillardia Arizona Sun, also known as Blanket Flower. This stunning perennial reliably blooms in its first year from seed, offering early and continuous flushes of vibrant red-orange and yellow bi-colored flowers throughout summer and into autumn. Perfectly suited for mass plantings or charming containers, Arizona Sun thrives in intense heat and sun, ensuring dependable beauty across diverse climates. Its robust seedlings establish easily, making it a fantastic choice for adding long-lasting color to any landscape.
$6.30
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
270
/ 6090
#270 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
-41%
Below average
Plant Height
12
/ inches
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking reliable, high-performing, and visually striking floral displays
- Xeriscaping enthusiasts needing resilient plants for harsh, dry environments
- Pollinator advocates wanting season-long color and active garden wildlife
Who should skip it
- Minimalists wanting to prevent unwanted plant spread or messy growth
- Low-maintenance gardeners who prefer a hands-off approach to plant care
- Landscapers looking for long-term, permanent perennial garden fixtures
Performance breakdown
First-Year Bloom Reliability
Guaranteed color in the first season sets this variety apart.
Heat Tolerance
Thrives in scorching conditions where other perennials often wilt.
Germination Speed
Rapid sprouting within twelve days ensures a quick garden start.
Container Versatility
Compact growth habit makes it perfect for patio pots and planters.
Bloom Longevity
Continuous flowering from summer through autumn provides extended seasonal interest.
Establishment Ease
Robust seedlings simplify the transition from transplant to garden bed.
Key Specs
Plant Height
12 inches
Plant Spread
10-12 inches
Germination Days
8-12 Days
Soil Temperature for Germination
70-75°F
Grow on Temperature Day
55-60°F
Grow on Temperature Night
50-55°F
Planting Method
Transplant
Seed Treatments Available
FILM COATED and UNTREATED
Features
- Perennial Blanket Flower
- Flowers first year from seed
- Early and continuous summer blooming
- Striking bi-color blooms
- Thrives in intense hot sun
- Great for mass planting
- Ideal for containers
- Robust seedlings
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Gaillardia Arizona Sun seeds for their exceptional quality and reliability. Germination rates are frequently reported as near perfect, leading to vigorous plants with stunning, true to type sunset coloration. These mature flowers are celebrated for their hardiness and excellent drought tolerance, thriving easily in sunny spots. A major highlight is their ability to attract numerous pollinators, boosting garden biodiversity. The consensus is that these seeds offer outstanding value, delivering a beautiful, resilient, and prolific perennial that requires minimal maintenance once established. They are a highly recommended choice for sunny borders and containers.
Know before you buy
Yes, Gaillardia Arizona Sun is a perennial that reliably blooms in its first year when grown from seed.
For best results, maintain a soil temperature between 70-75°F. You can expect germination to occur within 8 to 12 days.
Absolutely. With a compact height and spread of 10-12 inches, these plants are well-suited for containers as well as mass garden plantings.
This variety thrives in full sun. It is specifically bred to handle intense heat, making it an excellent choice for hot, sunny garden spots.
Film-coated seeds have a thin layer applied to them to improve flow through planting equipment and sometimes protect against soil-borne pathogens. Untreated seeds have no such coating, which is often preferred by organic gardeners.
Once established, these plants prefer daytime temperatures between 55-60°F and nighttime temperatures between 50-55°F for optimal growth.
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