Gaillardia aristata SpinTop 'Mariachi Copper Sun' | Mariachi Copper Sun Blanket Flower
DESCRIPTION
Gaillardia aristata SpinTop 'Mariachi Copper Sun' showcases warm, coppery-red blooms with golden tips, adding a bold splash of color to the garden. The fluted petals curl slightly at the edges, giving the flowers a textured, ruffled appearance. Blooming from late spring through fall, it offers a long-lasting display that brightens borders, containers, and garden beds. The rich, fiery hues create a beautiful contrast against its deep green foliage, enhancing the plant’s visual appeal.
This compact, well-branched plant produces multiple buds on each stem, ensuring a steady succession of blossoms throughout the growing season. With its tidy growth habit and abundant flowers, it brings both structure and color to the landscape. Beyond its ornamental qualities, it also attracts butterflies, adding movement and life to the garden, while its drought tolerance makes it a resilient choice for sunny spots.
DESCRIPTION
Gaillardia aristata SpinTop 'Mariachi Copper Sun' showcases warm, coppery-red blooms with golden tips, adding a bold splash of color to the garden. The fluted petals curl slightly at the edges, giving the flowers a textured, ruffled appearance. Blooming from late spring through fall, it offers a long-lasting display that brightens borders, containers, and garden beds. The rich, fiery hues create a beautiful contrast against its deep green foliage, enhancing the plant’s visual appeal.
This compact, well-branched plant produces multiple buds on each stem, ensuring a steady succession of blossoms throughout the growing season. With its tidy growth habit and abundant flowers, it brings both structure and color to the landscape. Beyond its ornamental qualities, it also attracts butterflies, adding movement and life to the garden, while its drought tolerance makes it a resilient choice for sunny spots.
DESCRIPTION
Gaillardia aristata SpinTop 'Mariachi Copper Sun' showcases warm, coppery-red blooms with golden tips, adding a bold splash of color to the garden. The fluted petals curl slightly at the edges, giving the flowers a textured, ruffled appearance. Blooming from late spring through fall, it offers a long-lasting display that brightens borders, containers, and garden beds. The rich, fiery hues create a beautiful contrast against its deep green foliage, enhancing the plant’s visual appeal.
This compact, well-branched plant produces multiple buds on each stem, ensuring a steady succession of blossoms throughout the growing season. With its tidy growth habit and abundant flowers, it brings both structure and color to the landscape. Beyond its ornamental qualities, it also attracts butterflies, adding movement and life to the garden, while its drought tolerance makes it a resilient choice for sunny spots.
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Family: Asteraceae
Height: 12-14 inches tall
Width: 10-12 inches wide
Foliage color: Green, narrow leaves
Flower color: Vibrant copper-red with yellow tips
Bloom time: Late spring to early fall
Light requirements: Full sun
Water requirements: Low to moderate
Maintenance: Low; deadhead for continuous blooms
Growing zone: USDA Zones 3-9
Wildlife attractors: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinatorsThis plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
