Description
Arizona Red Shades Gaillardia Seeds 6477.
Deep Crimson 10 cm Blooms with Unstoppable All-Season Flower Power.
Arizona Red Shades Gaillardia (Gaillardia x grandiflora), also known as Blanket Flower, boasts exceptional flower power that smothers neat, compact 30 cm plants with vibrant, deep crimson-red blooms measuring 10 cm in diameter. Flowering continuously from late spring right through September, this robust hybrid delivers non-stop colour in sunny garden borders, rockeries, and patio containers. Exceptionally heat- and drought-tolerant once established, it is a variable, short-lived perennial hardy to Zone 5—making it an outstanding, long-blooming addition to warm-weather landscapes or an easy-to-grow annual across cooler Canadian regions.
Quick Seed Details
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Product Code: 6477
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Botanical Name: Gaillardia x grandiflora ‘Arizona Red Shades’
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Type: Hybrid Short-Lived Perennial / Annual
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Hardiness: Zone 5
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Height: 30 cm
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Flower Size: 10 cm diameter
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Bloom Time: Late Spring through September
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Light Requirement: Full Sun
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Soil Preference: Light, sandy, well-drained soil (Heat and drought tolerant)
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Germination: 7–14 days at 20°C
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Seed Depth: 6 mm deep
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Seed Count: Approx. 10 seeds per packet (350 seeds per gram)
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
Arizona Red Shades Gaillardia is easy to direct sow outdoors or start early indoors for earlier blooms.
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Indoor Sowing: Start seeds indoors in a quality soilless starter mix 4 to 6 weeks before your last expected spring frost. Sow seeds 6 mm deep and maintain a temperature of 20°C for the 7 to 14 day germination period. Move sprouted seedlings under grow lights at a cooler temperature of 14°C before hardening off and transplanting outdoors after frost danger passes.
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Outdoor Direct Sowing: Direct sow seed outdoors in a sunny spot from mid-May to early June. Cover seeds with 6 mm of fine soil.
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Garden Spacing & Care: Thin or space established plants 20 to 30 cm apart in full sun and well-drained soil. Deadhead spent blossoms regularly to promote continuous flower production all summer long.
Why Arizona Red Shades Gaillardia Seeds belong in Your Garden
If you want non-stop, deep red blooms that thrive through summer heat and dry spells with minimal upkeep, Arizona Red Shades is a top-tier choice. Its compact height, massive 10 cm flowers, and long bloom season make it an indispensable favourite for sunny borders, rock gardens, and container displays across Canada.
