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Mesa Red Blanket Flower
Gaillardia x grandiflora 'PAS933516'
Pronunciation: gay-LAR-dee-uh gran-dih-FLOR-uh
SKU #31810
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 14 to 16 in. tall, 20 to 22 in. wide.
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| Description | An early-flowering variety with a uniform, upright, well-branched habit and a profusion of large, rich red, colorfast, daisy-like flowers. Great in a butterfly or meadow garden and lovely in cut flower arrangements. An herbaceous perennial. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Spring through Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Switch Grass (Panicum); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Salvia (Salvia); Coneflower (Echinacea); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in organically rich, loose, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild, periodic drought. Feed sparingly. Remove spent blooms to encourage profuse flowering. Cut back to 3 in. above ground in early spring. |
Details
| Description | An early-flowering variety with a uniform, upright, well-branched habit and a profusion of large, rich red, colorfast, daisy-like flowers. Great in a butterfly or meadow garden and lovely in cut flower arrangements. An herbaceous perennial. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Spring through Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Switch Grass (Panicum); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Salvia (Salvia); Coneflower (Echinacea); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in organically rich, loose, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild, periodic drought. Feed sparingly. Remove spent blooms to encourage profuse flowering. Cut back to 3 in. above ground in early spring. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Mesa Red Blanket Flower produce flowers?
Spring through Summer
Is Mesa Red Blanket Flower evergreen or deciduous?
Mesa Red Blanket Flower is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of Mesa Red Blanket Flower?
Mesa Red Blanket Flower is Easy Care, Waterwise, Benefits Birds.
Is Mesa Red Blanket Flower resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant
How fast does Mesa Red Blanket Flower grow?
Mesa Red Blanket Flower has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Mesa Red Blanket Flower in my landscape?
Mesa Red Blanket Flower is suitable for: Border, Container.
What color are Mesa Red Blanket Flower flowers?
Mesa Red Blanket Flower produces Red flowers.
What color is the foliage of Mesa Red Blanket Flower?
Mesa Red Blanket Flower has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Mesa Red Blanket Flower?
Good companion plants for Mesa Red Blanket Flower include: Switch Grass (Panicum); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Salvia (Salvia); Coneflower (Echinacea); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum).
How do I care for Mesa Red Blanket Flower?
Thrives in organically rich, loose, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild, periodic drought. Feed sparingly. Remove spent blooms to encourage profuse flowering. Cut back to 3 in. above ground in early spring.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.