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    • Photo of Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Red Sun' flower by Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.

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    Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Red Sun'

    Also Known As

    • Red Sun Blanket Flower

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 14"
    • W: 20"

    planting zones

    • 3a-9b

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    Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Red Sun' plant details

    Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Red Sun' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer orange and red flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Red Sun'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 20 IN wide, 14 IN tall
    Flowers: orange and red blooms in summer
    Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, floriferous, long-blooming

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Red Sun'

    USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: gritty, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Broad petaled "suns" of hot orange-red float over the mounding foliage of this blanket-flower. 'Sun Devil' is tolerant of poor soil and the hottest sun. These are equally great your mixed bed or in a neglected area of the garden.

    By: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.

    Gardening facts about Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Red Sun' plant

    How to Grow Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Red Sun'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - low

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • orange

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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