Gaillardia x grandiflora Mesa Red

Blanket Flower Mesa Red

A perennial, notable for its large, fiery red flowers with slightly yellow edges, creating a striking contrast. These flowers bloom in early to mid-summer, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies. The plant forms a compact mound with lance-shaped, gray-green leaves, making it ideal for borders, containers, or wildflower gardens. For care, water moderately, ensuring the soil is well-drained to prevent waterlogging. Once established, this plant is drought-tolerant. Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring to support growth and blooming. Regularly remove spent flowers to prolong the blooming period. At the end of the season, trim back dead stems to maintain a tidy shape. ‘Mesa Red’ is hardy, but light mulching around the base is recommended in colder regions to protect the roots during winter.

Size

Height: 40cm Width: 60cm

Exposure

Sun

Zone

4

Soil

Well drained, fresh, rich

Flowering period

June-September