Mesa Bicolor Bright, Gaillardia

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Key Attributes

Sun
Sun: Full Sun
Packet
Packet: 25 Seeds
Days To Maturity (# Days)
Days To Maturity (# Days): 112
Botanical Name
Botanical Name: Gaillardia aristata

Mesa Bicolor Bright, Gaillardia

The Mesa Bicolor Bright Gaillardia captivates with its distinctive charm and vivid colors, making it a standout in any garden setting. Its large, daisy-like flowers boast a unique bicolor pattern, with deep red centers surrounded by bright yellow to orange petals, creating a striking contrast that catches the eye from afar. This Gaillardia variety thrives in sunny, well-drained soils, embodying resilience against drought and heat typical of its native southwestern habitats. Its compact growth habit and abundant flowering make it an excellent choice for borders, containers, or as a focal point in landscape designs. The Mesa Bicolor Bright Gaillardia not only adds vibrant hues to gardens but also attracts pollinators like butterflies and bees, enhancing its role as a beacon of beauty and biodiversity.
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Key Attributes

Sun
Sun: Full Sun
Packet
Packet: 25 Seeds
Days To Maturity (# Days)
Days To Maturity (# Days): 112
Botanical Name
Botanical Name: Gaillardia aristata

Product Details

Weight

0.01

Depth

0.1

Height

4.5

Width

3.25

Plant Height

14-16"

Botanical Name

Gaillardia aristata

Seed Type

Seed

Additional Characteristics

Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Birds

Seeds Per Gram

291

Seeds Per Pound

132,000

Row Spacing

24-36"

Packet

25 Seeds

Sow Depth

1/8"

Seeds Per Ounce

8,250

Breed

Open-pollinated

Sun

Full Sun

Uses

Cut Flowers

Life Cycle

Perennial

Sow Method

Transplant

Categories

Flowers

Days To Maturity (# Days)

112

Components

Growing Instructions

    Learning Download: How to Grow Gaillardia

Gaillardia is also known as Blanket Flower and is an easy-to-grow perennial that blooms daisy-like flowers. The flowers are typically long bloomers and can blanket the garden. They grow well in containers as a border.

Before Planting: Gaillardia also can be sowed indoors up to eight weeks before the last frost date.

Planting: Once the seedlings have their first true set of leaves, thin them by removing the weakest sprouts. Transplant them outdoors after the last frost date.

Watering: Once Gaillardia is planted, water it regularly until normal growth begins to appear. Once active growth appears, lessen the watering.

Fertilizer: Once established, fertilize Gaillardia with a 10-10-10 fertilizer once a month.

Days to Maturity: Gaillardia begins blooming in the early summer and will continue to bloom through the late fall.

Harvesting: To harvest the seeds, cut the stalk once the flower has dies and the petals have dropped off. Pinch off the seed head and place it in a dry, paper bag. Leave the bag open to ventilate the seeds for two weeks. Once dry, hold the seed head over a bowl and rub it to remove the seeds. Once the seeds have been harvested, store them in a sealed container in a cool, dark place until ready to plant.

Tips: Divide the plants every two to three years since they are usually short-lived.

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