Gaillardia 'SpinTop Red Starburst' is a dazzling, low-maintenance perennial known for its intense red blooms with golden-yellow tips that resemble a starburst. Part of the SpinTop Series, this cultivar is bred for a compact, mounding habit and long blooming period, making it ideal for borders, containers, or pollinator-friendly gardens.
Its daisy-like flowers are held atop sturdy stems above neat mounds of green foliage. Exceptionally heat and drought tolerant, this blanket flower is a magnet for bees and butterflies and blooms profusely from early summer through fall.
Key Features:
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Flowers: Bright red petals with golden-yellow tips and a central red cone; daisy-like and abundant.
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Bloom Time: Late spring to frost (very long blooming season).
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Height & Spread: Compact habit, typically 10–12 inches tall and 12–14 inches wide.
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Light Requirements: Full sun for best flowering and plant health.
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Soil: Well-drained soil; thrives in average to poor soils, drought tolerant once established.
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Hardiness: USDA zones 4–9.
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Maintenance: Low; deadhead to prolong blooming. Avoid wet or heavy soils to prevent crown rot.
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Pollinators: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.
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Uses: Perfect for sunny borders, rock gardens, container plantings, and pollinator habitats.
