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SpinTop® Mariachi Red Blanket Flower
Gaillardia 'Mariachi Red'
SKU #48408
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Allow soil to dry slightly before watering.
SIZE:
Reaches 12 in. tall, 16 to 18 in. wide.
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| Description | Warm red petals form interesting trumpet shapes that encircle a yellow center. The large mature flowers push out even more petals, becoming semi-double. Forms a tidy mound with the flowers sitting just above the foliage. Excellent color for the summer garden, thriving in heat and sun. A pollinator favorite. Perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Summer into fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in organically rich, loose, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild, periodic drought. Feed sparingly. Remove spent blooms to encourage profuse flowering. Cut back to 3 in. above ground in early spring. |
Details
| Description | Warm red petals form interesting trumpet shapes that encircle a yellow center. The large mature flowers push out even more petals, becoming semi-double. Forms a tidy mound with the flowers sitting just above the foliage. Excellent color for the summer garden, thriving in heat and sun. A pollinator favorite. Perennial. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer into fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
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| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in organically rich, loose, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild, periodic drought. Feed sparingly. Remove spent blooms to encourage profuse flowering. Cut back to 3 in. above ground in early spring. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does SpinTop® Mariachi Red Blanket Flower produce flowers?
Summer into fall
Is SpinTop® Mariachi Red Blanket Flower evergreen or deciduous?
SpinTop® Mariachi Red Blanket Flower is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of SpinTop® Mariachi Red Blanket Flower?
SpinTop® Mariachi Red Blanket Flower is Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators.
Is SpinTop® Mariachi Red Blanket Flower resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
How fast does SpinTop® Mariachi Red Blanket Flower grow?
SpinTop® Mariachi Red Blanket Flower has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use SpinTop® Mariachi Red Blanket Flower in my landscape?
SpinTop® Mariachi Red Blanket Flower is suitable for: Border, Container.
What color are SpinTop® Mariachi Red Blanket Flower flowers?
SpinTop® Mariachi Red Blanket Flower produces Red flowers.
What color is the foliage of SpinTop® Mariachi Red Blanket Flower?
SpinTop® Mariachi Red Blanket Flower has Green foliage.
How do I care for SpinTop® Mariachi Red Blanket Flower?
Thrives in organically rich, loose, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild, periodic drought. Feed sparingly. Remove spent blooms to encourage profuse flowering. Cut back to 3 in. above ground in early spring.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.