Gusto™ Paprika Gaillardia aristata

GUSTO™ Paprika is a compact, mounded blanket flower with dark orange-red blooms. The breeder presents it as a Gaillardia hybrida in the GUSTO series, where new flowers tend to cover older ones for a tidier display. [Danziger](https://www.danzigeronline.com/catalog/perennials_catalog/gusto-paprika/) [Monrovia](https://www.monrovia.com/gustotm-paprika-blanket-flower.html) ## Flowers & Garden Use Danziger lists the GUSTO series at 5–8 inches tall and 12–14 inches wide, hardy in zones 4–9. Monrovia gives a somewhat larger garden size for Paprika, so leave room for a spreading mound. Its warm flowers suit sunny borders, edging, and patio pots, especially with blue- or purple-flowered companions. The breeder describes the series as heat tolerant and pollinator friendly. Grow in full sun and well-drained soil, allowing the soil to dry between irrigations. [Danziger GUSTO culture sheet](https://www.danzigeronline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Gaillardia-Gusto-2026.pdf) ## Maintenance Water new plants as they establish, then water when the soil has begun to dry. Remove old flower heads for a neat appearance, though fresh GUSTO flowers often obscure them. Keep the crown out of waterlogged soil.