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Copper Sun Blanketflower 180MM

Gaillardia aristata 'SpinTop Mariachi Copper Sun'
Product code: GAISCS18S Barcode: 9319711058424

I am Copper Sun Blanketflower. My family originated from North America.

Habit Shrub - Hardy and Low Maintenance
Plant family Asteraceae
My bright orange red and copper blooms with fluted petals are an attention grabber. My blooms are large, prolific and face upwards making me a blanket of colour from late spring through autumn. Particularly tough I tolerate hot and dry conditions and cope with the odd frost. I am an ideal way to bring colour to exposed locations and with high salt tolerance I am well suited to coastal conditions. I even perform well in the poorest of soils with reasonable drainage. Avoid planting me in boggy or waterlogged locations. Adaptable my form presents well in a pot or container. My leaves grow all the way to the base meaning I look good container planted year round. Removing my spent blooms will encourage repeat flowering. I can benefit from a hard cut back when I have finished flowering to set me up for the next season.
I am popular and will make you happy because...
From early spring through autumn I am covered in large orange red and copper coloured blooms with fluted petals
Particularly hardy I tolerate dry and hot conditions, frost and salt laden air suiting me to exposed locations
I perform equally well container planted as I do garden planted
Features
I thrive in full sun
Height: 0.35m Width: 0.35m(Size at point of sale approx. 45cm including pot)
I need minimum water once established
I am happy even in poor soils as long they have good drainage as I dislike boggy conditions

Plant features

Cut flowers Coastal tolerant Coppery Red And Yellow flowers Green foliage Flowers Jan-May, Oct-Dec
Plant me:
  • In garden beds and general landscaping
  • In pots and other containers
  • In hanging baskets
Tips for success

Removing my spent blooms encourages repeat flowering. I benefit from a hard cut back after flowering

Plant at least 0.7m apart.

Choose a full sun position.

Once established, check soil moisture and water during extended dry periods.

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