Gaillardia aristata SpinTop 'Copper Sun' | Copper Sun Blanket Flower
DESCRIPTION
Gaillardia aristata SpinTop 'Copper Sun' produces vibrant, daisy-like blooms with copper-orange centers and bright yellow tips, flowering continuously from late spring through fall. The bold colors create a warm, sunburst effect, standing out against the plant's green foliage. Bred for its compact habit and reliable performance, this cultivar brings long-lasting color to gardens and containers alike.
Developed as part of the SpinTop series, 'Copper Sun' maintains a tidy, mounded shape and offers a steady display of blooms throughout the growing season. It is well-suited for patio pots, borders, and mass plantings, drawing in pollinators like bees and butterflies. This variety's cheerful, fiery tones make it a lively addition to xeriscapes, prairies, and rock gardens.
DESCRIPTION
Gaillardia aristata SpinTop 'Copper Sun' produces vibrant, daisy-like blooms with copper-orange centers and bright yellow tips, flowering continuously from late spring through fall. The bold colors create a warm, sunburst effect, standing out against the plant's green foliage. Bred for its compact habit and reliable performance, this cultivar brings long-lasting color to gardens and containers alike.
Developed as part of the SpinTop series, 'Copper Sun' maintains a tidy, mounded shape and offers a steady display of blooms throughout the growing season. It is well-suited for patio pots, borders, and mass plantings, drawing in pollinators like bees and butterflies. This variety's cheerful, fiery tones make it a lively addition to xeriscapes, prairies, and rock gardens.
DESCRIPTION
Gaillardia aristata SpinTop 'Copper Sun' produces vibrant, daisy-like blooms with copper-orange centers and bright yellow tips, flowering continuously from late spring through fall. The bold colors create a warm, sunburst effect, standing out against the plant's green foliage. Bred for its compact habit and reliable performance, this cultivar brings long-lasting color to gardens and containers alike.
Developed as part of the SpinTop series, 'Copper Sun' maintains a tidy, mounded shape and offers a steady display of blooms throughout the growing season. It is well-suited for patio pots, borders, and mass plantings, drawing in pollinators like bees and butterflies. This variety's cheerful, fiery tones make it a lively addition to xeriscapes, prairies, and rock gardens.
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Family: Asteraceae
Height: 12 to 14 inches
Width: 12 to 14 inches
Foliage Color: Grayish-green, hairy narrow leaves
Flower Color: Orange daisy-like flowers with coppery-bronze overtones, dark red centers, and yellow tips
Bloom Time: Late spring to early fall
Light Requirements: Full sun
Water Requirements: Prefers dry to average moisture
Maintenance: Low; deadheading spent flowers encourages additional blooms; deer resistant
Growing Zone: USDA Zones 3 to 9
Wildlife Attractors: Attracts bees and butterflies; birds, especially goldfinches, are drawn to the seed heads that follow
