{"product_id":"arizona-red-shades-blanket-flower","title":"Arizona Red Shades Blanket Flower","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRich Solid-Red Daisies That Never Quit\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArizona Red Shades Blanket Flower (\u003cem\u003eGaillardia aristata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Arizona Red Shades') trades the usual gold edging for deep, saturated red flowers that glow from early summer to frost on a compact, well-behaved plant. Like the rest of the group, it descends from the cold-hardy native prairie blanket flower and laughs at heat, drought, and poor soil while feeding pollinators all season. A bold front-of-border choice for sunny beds in Eagan, Shakopee, and Blaine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eArizona Red Shades Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGaillardia aristata 'Arizona Red Shades'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–12 in. tall, 12–14 in. wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–9 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — fully hardy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hours)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEarly summer until frost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRich solid red\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrefers lean, well-drained soil; tolerates clay if not waterlogged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to zone 3; best with sharp winter drainage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely browsed by deer or rabbits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBold front-of-border color:\u003c\/strong\u003e The solid-red blooms make a strong statement massed in drifts of three to five. Deadhead to keep them coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator and hot-spot gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives in reflected heat near driveways and walks while drawing bees and butterflies. Pair with yellow coneflower, catmint, and ornamental grasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring (late April–May) or early fall. It establishes fast; sharp drainage maximizes winter survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Arizona Red Shades Blanket Flower\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice the pot's width at the same depth, amending heavy clay with compost or grit. Set the crown level, backfill, water in, and mulch lightly, keeping mulch off the crown. Space 12–14 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Arizona Red Shades Blanket Flower\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water every 2–3 days at first, then weekly. Stop 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter year one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very drought-tolerant — water only during prolonged dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — despite the 'Arizona' name, it's hardy to zone 3. Sharp drainage and dry winter soil improve its return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How do I keep it blooming?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeadhead spent flowers — it blooms from early summer to frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — deer and rabbits rarely touch it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it tolerate clay?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, provided the soil drains and isn't soggy in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConeflower (Echinacea):\u003c\/strong\u003e A native pollinator partner with the same sun-loving toughness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarrow (Achillea):\u003c\/strong\u003e Flat-topped blooms for hot, dry borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatmint (Nepeta):\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool blue spikes to set off the solid-red daisies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54315490672945,"sku":null,"price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/arizona-red-shades-blanket-flower.jpg?v=1779727885","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/arizona-red-shades-blanket-flower","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}