Wayside Gardens Gaillardia REALFLOR Sunset Cutie
Best low-maintenance perennial for busy gardeners seeking vibrant, long-lasting color.
This powerhouse perennial delivers a relentless, high-contrast bloom from early summer through fall without demanding a green thumb. It sacrifices delicate, fussy aesthetics for rugged, drought-tolerant resilience, making it the ultimate low-maintenance choice for gardeners who prioritize constant color over constant upkeep.
$17.95
Who it's for
- Busy homeowners needing low-maintenance plants for harsh, dry climates
- Gardeners seeking vibrant, long-lasting color throughout the growing season
- Urban gardeners with limited space or container-focused layouts
Who should skip it
- Gardeners looking for long-lived, permanent landscape fixtures
- Hands-off gardeners who prefer minimal plant maintenance
- Gardeners managing heavy, damp, or poorly draining soil conditions
Performance breakdown
Bloom Longevity
Continuous color from early summer through fall keeps borders vibrant.
Environmental Resilience
Handles heat, humidity, and drought with impressive, low-maintenance ease.
Pest Resistance
Reliably deters deer and rabbits, protecting your garden investment.
Pollinator Appeal
Bright bicolor petals act as a magnet for local butterflies.
Maintenance Ease
Thrives in poor soil with minimal intervention required from gardeners.
Landscape Versatility
Compact mound shape fits perfectly into borders or mass plantings.
Key Specs
Genus
Gaillardia
Species
x grandiflora
Item Form
1-Quart
Mature Height
14 in
Mature Width
14 in
Bloom Color
Variegated (Ruby/Yellow)
Habit
Mound-shaped
USDA Hardiness Zones
5-9
Growth Habit
Mound-shaped
Mature Height
1.17 feet
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