Gaillardia Sunburst Scarlet Halo, Gaillardia 'Sunburst™ Scarlet Halo', is an ideal semi-compact gaillardia. With its extremely uniform habit, and its impressive blooming power across all five colors, this outstanding performer is an excellent choice. 'Sunburst™ Scarlet Halo' blooms profusely from early summer through late fall when deadheaded. Gaillardia is a tough perennial that thrives in dry poor conditions. 'Sunburst Scarlet Halo' Blanket Flower takes intense heat and humidity without fail and can be covered with over 50 blooms on a single plant! It is a perfect hardy perennial for garden borders, and provides summer-long color for container gardens! Blanket Flowers have become known as "mailbox" plants since they thrive planted at the base of mailboxes next to black asphalt. Full sun and normal garden soil provide optimum conditions for this perennial garden favorite.