{"product_id":"spintop-red-blanket-flower","title":"Spintop Red Blanket Flower","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBig, Bold Red Daisies That Bloom Until Frost\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpintop Red Blanket Flower (\u003cem\u003eGaillardia aristata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Spintop Red') delivers oversized, deep-red daisy flowers on a tidy, compact plant from early summer all the way to frost. Bred from the tough native prairie blanket flower, it shrugs off heat, drought, and lean soil while feeding bees and butterflies for months. Its rich red blooms make a dramatic statement at the front of a sunny border in Eden Prairie, Apple Valley, or Chanhassen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpintop Red 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 Red'\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\u003eDeep 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\u003eFront-of-border color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its compact habit and big red flowers make it a standout edger. Plant in drifts of three to five and deadhead to keep blooms coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator and hot-spot gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e A bee and butterfly favorite that thrives in hot, dry, reflected-heat areas by driveways and walks. Pair with yellow coneflower, catmint, and yarrow.\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. Blanket flower establishes quickly; sharp drainage maximizes winter survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Spintop Red Blanket Flower\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice the pot's width at the same depth. Amend heavy clay with compost or grit for drainage. 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 Red 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 in prolonged dry spells. Avoid overwatering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHardy to zone 3. Blanket flower is naturally short-lived, but sharp drainage and dry winter soil greatly improve its return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How do I maximize bloom?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeadhead regularly — it flowers from early summer to frost when spent blooms are removed.\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: How is it different from the Arizona series?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpintop plants carry larger flowers on slightly taller, sturdy stems, while Arizona types are very compact. Both bloom for months.\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 deep-red daisies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54315490869553,"sku":null,"price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/spintop-red-blanket-flower.jpg?v=1779727883","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/spintop-red-blanket-flower","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}