{"product_id":"spintop-copper-sun-blanket-flower","title":"Spintop Copper Sun Blanket Flower","description":"\u003ch1\u003eGlowing Copper-Orange Daisies From Summer to Frost\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpintop Copper Sun Blanket Flower (\u003cem\u003eGaillardia aristata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Spintop Copper Sun') lights up the border with large, warm copper-orange daisies on a compact, sturdy plant. Bred from the tough native prairie blanket flower, it blooms relentlessly from early summer to frost while tolerating heat, drought, and poor soil. Its sunset tones glow in sunny beds across Maple Grove, Woodbury, and Eagan and keep pollinators busy all season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpintop Copper Sun 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 'Spintop Copper Sun'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–14 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\u003eWarm copper-orange\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\u003eWarm-toned borders:\u003c\/strong\u003e The copper-orange blooms blend beautifully into sunset-themed plantings. Mass three to five and deadhead for continuous color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator and hot-spot gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives in reflected heat near driveways and walks while feeding bees and butterflies. Pair with coneflower, ornamental grasses, and Russian sage.\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 is the key to good winter survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Spintop Copper Sun 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 14–16 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Spintop Copper Sun 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\u003eHardy to zone 3; naturally short-lived, but 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 leave it alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it tolerate clay?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, as long as the site drains well 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 for sunny, dry beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRussian Sage (Perovskia):\u003c\/strong\u003e Airy blue spires that contrast the copper daisies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarrow (Achillea):\u003c\/strong\u003e Tough, flat-topped blooms for hot borders.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54315490836785,"sku":null,"price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/spintop-copper-sun-blanket-flower.jpg?v=1779727884","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/spintop-copper-sun-blanket-flower","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}