Gaillardia aristata ‘Mesa Red’

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