Gaillardia aristata 'Spintop Mango' (Blanket Flower)

Gaillardia aristata 'Spintop Mango' is an eye-catching new cultivar of blanketflower, a bushy, low-growing perennial wildflower with large, attractive flowers in tones of apricot orange and sunny yellow as the petals extend from the central cone. The 'Spintop Mango' cultivar is noted for its especially consistent height of 8-12" tall and wide, as well as its showy blooms in shades or orange lined with yellow petal tips from early summer to fall; Gaillardia aristata 'Spintop Mango' is sure to attract a huge variety of butterflies and bees with its deep pockets of nectar as well as gardeners and flower enthusiasts with its bright, summery blossoms.

First patented as recently as 2023, Gaillardia aristata 'Spintop Mango' works wonderfully in low borders, small beds, or in containers as well as in pollinator gardens, and is hardy enough to go almost anywhere too: 'Spintop Mango' prefers loose, medium to dry soils and full sun exposure, but tolerates deer and rabbit browsing, drought, heat, and salt content, making it an especially attractive choice for planting in coastal areas or areas with a lot of roaming deer. Blooms are perfect for cut flowers, and its compact size means that "Spintop Mango' can be planted almost anywhere.