GAILLARDIA X GRANDIFLORA ARIZONA APRICOT / BLANKET FLOWER

Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Arizona Apricot', commonly known as Arizona Apricot Blanket Flower, is a vibrant perennial that brings a warm splash of color to any garden. With its striking apricot-colored flowers accented by yellow edges, this hardy variety of Blanket Flower blooms profusely from early summer to fall. Known for its long-lasting beauty and drought tolerance, 'Arizona Apricot' is perfect for rock gardens, borders, or containers, and attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies.

Why Choose Gaillardia 'Arizona Apricot'?

• Warm, Vibrant Blooms: The apricot-colored petals with yellow edges create a warm, cheerful display, perfect for adding a pop of color to garden beds.
• Long-Lasting Blooms: 'Arizona Apricot' blooms continuously from early summer through fall, ensuring a season-long show of color.
• Drought-Tolerant: Once established, this plant is highly drought-resistant, making it perfect for xeriscaping or low-water gardens.
• Pollinator-Friendly: Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators are attracted to its vibrant blooms, enhancing your garden’s biodiversity.

Key Features:

• Bloom Time: Early summer to fall, with long-lasting apricot-colored flowers.
• Height: 30–45 cm | Spread: 30–45 cm.
• Hardiness: Zone 4–9.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soil.
• Sun Requirements: Thrives in full sun.

Companion Plants

Pair 'Arizona Apricot' with other drought-tolerant plants such as sedum, lavender, or coneflowers for a low-maintenance garden that blooms all summer long. It also complements ornamental grasses like blue fescue or miscanthus for added texture and contrast.

Add color, texture, and pollinator support to your garden with Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Arizona Apricot', a hardy perennial that thrives in sunny, dry conditions and provides a cheerful display from early summer to fall.