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Gaillardia Seeds - Mesa Red
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Blanket Flower (Gaillardia x Grandiflora Mesa Red) - The first seed F1 gaillardia fills quart and gallon containers quickly with bold, brilliant red color. These plants hold up under dry conditions, and they put out intense, nonfading color all season long.MORE GAILLARDIA OPTIONS
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Seeds must be covered thinly, no more than the thickness of the seed
SOWING RATE
3 - 4 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
20 - 24 inches
REQUIRED
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Blanket Flower (Gaillardia x Grandiflora Mesa Red) - The first seed F1 gaillardia fills quart and gallon containers quickly with bold, brilliant red color. These plants hold up under dry conditions, and they put out intense, nonfading color all season long. Create more colourful landscapes and mixed containers with Mesa. Strong, early-flowering, well-branched plants fill quart and gallon containers quickly while maintaining the controlled height of 14 - 16 inches. Compared with other seed gaillardia, Mesa varieties are more uniform in habit and flowering time. Very drought tolerant once established.
If sowing Gaillardia seeds indoors, start 6 - 8 weeks before the last frost, use sterile starting soil and starter trays. Press the flower seeds into the soil and barely cover. Keeps seeds moist until germination. Cut back the Blanket Flower seedlings at transplanting to help it become more compact. If sowing Blanket Flower seeds outdoors, wait until danger of frost has passed. Sow flower seeds into prepared soil, cover lightly with fine garden or potting soil.
Common Questions
Is blanket flower invasive?
Though blanket flowers reseed themselves, they are not invasive and can be easily pulled up from unwanted places.
Does blanket flower bloom all summer?
Yes, blanket flowers bloom from early summer through the fall for long-lasting color.
What plants pair with blanket flower?
The bold, daisy-like blooms complement soft textures such as Coreopsis and cosmos, along with airy ornamental grasses. For added contrast, consider pairing them with spiky plants like Kniphofia or Crocosmia.
What are some good areas for using blanket flower in the landscape?
These flowers are suited well for beds and borders, containers, rock gardens, butterfly gardens, or prairies and meadows.
Will any pollinators be attracted to the flowers?
Yes, bees, birds and butterflies all enjoy these flowers.
