Gaillardia 'Mesa Red'
The brightest reds all summer long
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Gaillardia 'Mesa Red'
- The most intense red daisy-like flowers which hold their colour all summer long
- Flowers profusely from June to August
- A tough, easy-care hardy perennial which is drought and heat tolerant, wind and rain resistant
- Adds bright colour to sunny borders, beds and patio pots. Also makes excellent cut flowers!
- Grows to 35-40cm high
- This plant is rich in nectar, making it a bee and a butterfly magnet
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Gaillardia 'Mesa Red' is excellent for 30 cm pots, being drought-tolerant and blooming in heat up to 30°C.
How big does it get?
Gaillardia 'Mesa Red' typically reaches a mature height of 45 cm and a spread of 50 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Gaillardia 'Mesa Red' requires full sun to flourish.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Gaillardia 'Mesa Red' prefers well-drained, sandy or chalky soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
Water Gaillardia 'Mesa Red' regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, providing about 2.5 cm of water weekly during the growing season, and slightly more when temperatures surpass 25°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
No strict pruning is required, but Gaillardia 'Mesa Red' generally benefits from deadheading faded flowers to encourage further blooming and cutting back dead foliage in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Gaillardia 'Mesa Red' has an RHS rating of H4, withstanding temperatures down to -10°C, making it hardy through most of the UK but it may require protection in colder regions.
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