SpinTop™ Red Blanket Gaillardia
Gaillardia aristata 'Spintop Red'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
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Ships in 3-4 business days • Tracking provided • Weather protected
| Under $50 | $9.99 |
| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150 - $198.99 | $24.99 |
| $199+ | FREE |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Sentry™ Protected
Your order is protected by our compliance system that:
- Prevents restricted plants from shipping to your state
- Ensures plants meet your state's agricultural requirements
- Protects gardens from invasive pests and diseases
Plant Profile & Growing Essentials
Cold hardy, Low Maintenance, Flowering, Reblooming, Deer-resistant, Heat Tolerant, Drought resistant, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts pollinators, and Container Friendly
Specifications
Specifications
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Growing Zones
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Sunlight
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Growth RateModerate
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Flower Color
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Leaf Color
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NativeYes
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Pollinator FriendlyYes
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Fall
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Does Not Ship ToAK, HI, ID, MT
Planting & Care Instructions
Planting & Care Instructions
Growing Zones 4-9
The SpinTop™ team has outdone themselves with this thrilling selection. Add effortless drama in thin, well-drained soil where other plants fail. You'll love this sultry breakthrough in color breeding! Elegant SpinTop™ Red Gaillardia (Gaillardia aristata 'Spintop Red') develops eye-catching blooms with deep, dark centers. These intensely red, rough-textured flowers offer many months of interest. Enjoy the upright, well-branched mound of non-stop blooms from late spring until frost!
Also called Red Blanket Gaillardia, this Blanket Flower is a dazzling choice when you prefer a more elegant colorway. They'll be an excellent counterpoint to other native Gaillardia Blanket Flowers, but look very high-end by themselves. The 12-15 inch mounds of coarse green leaves are the perfect foil for these vivid blooms and their long slender stems!
Very cold-hardy throughout USDA growing zones 4 through 9, these are perfect for fire-wise landscaping and xeric locations in the sun! Deer and rabbits tend to pass these by, but every hummingbird, honeybee, and butterfly will flock to these pollen and nectar-rich blossoms!
Planting and Application:
Revamp a hard-to-mow slope with a gorgeous mass planting of this durable Waterwise perennial. Plant nine inches apart for a signature style all season without much ongoing effort! Use this technique to create edging and rows in hot dry sites, and as facer plants in dry garden beds. These small, space-saving Blanket Flowers are glorious in large planters or terra cotta pots around your patios, balconies, or front porch container gardens!
Why not place these sun-loving perennials at the base of a special boulder in a sandy Rock Garden? Perfect cut flower garden plants and for pollinator borders, these add long-lasting lush colors until late in the season much to the delight of your pollinators! Pair them with our other bold flowers like Butterfly Bushes, Yarrow, Coneflower, and Salvia. Mix and match with your favorites for a personalized presentation you'll be so proud of!
- Vibrant Blanket Flower With Exceptional Rich Pigments
- Special Selection of Native Herbaceous Perennial
- Long-Lasting Season of Blooms - Late Spring Through Frost
- Flowers Support Butterflies & Beneficial Pollinators
- Healthy Mound of Upright Foliage
- Long Flower Stems Make Showy Cut Flowers
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Give Gaillardia a spot in full sun, where the soil drains quickly after a rain. They won't tolerate wet heavy clay soils or areas that might be wet in winter. Once their roots are established, they'll become a durable, Waterwise addition to a Xeric landscape. Thriving in average to low fertility and almost any type of well-drained soil. Gaillardia self-seeds, so deadhead after the blooms fade is recommended, and to encourage a rebloom, but if you miss a few in the fall - the songbirds will help themselves to the snack. Prune back in late fall once the foliage begins to yellow.
- Loves Full Sun
- Well-Drained Average Soil & Moderate Moisture
- Deadhead for Rebloom & Prune Late Fall
- Low Maintenance
- Heat Tolerant & Waterwise Once Established
- Seldom Damaged by Deer
Order the high-performance SpinTop™ series Red Blanket Gaillardia from our native plant experts today! You and your butterflies will enjoy months of glorious blooms in your garden all growing season!
