Blanketflower 'Arizona sun'

Gaillardia

How to grow Blanketflower 'Arizona sun'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season. Water regularly, but do not over water. They handle dry heat quite well.

All of the methods that can be used to grow this plant:

By dividing the rootball
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Arizona sun is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Ensure your soil has a ph of between 6.1 and 6.6 as Arizona sun is a weakly acidic soil loving plant.

Growing Arizona sun from seed

Transplanting Arizona sun

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Arizona sun is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Arizona sun

Other Names for Blanketflower 'Arizona sun'

Indian blanket, Brown eyed susan, Blanket flower