Gaillardia aristata ‘Mesa Red’
£6.00
Out of stock
Description
New to our catalogue for 2025.
A compact perennial with vibrant red flowers and golden centres. Abundant and long lasting flowering which attracts pollinators to the garden.
Flowering: Summer
Hardiness: Hardy
Height: 35cm
Spread: 15cm
Further information:
In winter this plant dies back to ground level. Remove old growth ready for new growth in spring.
Common Name: Blanket Flower aristata ‘fire wheels’ / Common gallardia aristata ‘fire wheels’
Life Cycle: perennial
Family: Asteraceae
Foliage: lanceolate
Basic Colour: (Red )
Flower Colour: Red
Natural Flowering: June – September
Winter Hardiness: Fully Hardy
Height with Flowers: 35cm
Soil Requirements: average / dry / well-drained / sandy
Soil ph: acidic / alkaline / neutral
Location: container / cottage garden / border / meadow
Usage: ornamental / bee food plant / attracts butterflies
Pruning: cut back in late autumn
Tolerates: drought tolerant / salt tolerant / deer resistance / rabbit resistance / shallow soil
Origin: Cultivar
Additional information
| Weight | 100 g |
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| Planting area | Border, Drought / Sandy, Pots & Troughs, Rock & Scree Garden |
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| Pot Size | 1x 3cm Plug, 1 x 9cm Pot, 3x 9cm Pots |


Mary Wright (verified owner) –
Healthy but small plant, looking forward to seeing it flower. Transplanted well into it’s new pot.