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Sunset Snappy Blanket Flower
Gaillardia 'Sunset Snappy' PP #26,944
Pronunciation: gay-LAR-dee-uh gran-dih-FLOR-uh
SKU #40880
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Allow soil to dry slightly before watering.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 14 to 16 in. tall and wide.
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| Description | A cheery single layer of flat, purple-pink petals with creamy yellow tips. Blooms from early summer until the first frost if spent blooms are regularly removed. Easy to grow in a sunny bed or border, and in containers. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Early summer to fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Flower Color | Multicolored |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Companion Plants | Salvia (Salvia); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Coneflower (Echinacea); Blue Fescue (Festuca); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum) |
| 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 | A cheery single layer of flat, purple-pink petals with creamy yellow tips. Blooms from early summer until the first frost if spent blooms are regularly removed. Easy to grow in a sunny bed or border, and in containers. An herbaceous perennial. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Early summer to fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Multicolored |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Companion Plants | Salvia (Salvia); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Coneflower (Echinacea); Blue Fescue (Festuca); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum) |
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 Sunset Snappy Blanket Flower produce flowers?
Early summer to fall
Is Sunset Snappy Blanket Flower evergreen or deciduous?
Sunset Snappy Blanket Flower is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of Sunset Snappy Blanket Flower?
Sunset Snappy Blanket Flower is Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators.
Is Sunset Snappy Blanket Flower resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant
How fast does Sunset Snappy Blanket Flower grow?
Sunset Snappy Blanket Flower has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Sunset Snappy Blanket Flower in my landscape?
Sunset Snappy Blanket Flower is suitable for: Border, Container.
What color are Sunset Snappy Blanket Flower flowers?
Sunset Snappy Blanket Flower produces Multicolored flowers.
What color is the foliage of Sunset Snappy Blanket Flower?
Sunset Snappy Blanket Flower has Gray-green foliage.
What plants grow well with Sunset Snappy Blanket Flower?
Good companion plants for Sunset Snappy Blanket Flower include: Salvia (Salvia); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Coneflower (Echinacea); Blue Fescue (Festuca); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum).
How do I care for Sunset Snappy 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 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.