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Mesa Peach Gaillardia Plant

12.99
  • - Blanket Flower
  • - Height: 14-16 inches
  • - Hardiness Zone: 3-10
  • - Exposure: Full Sun
  • - Bloom Time: Spring-Fall
  • - Each Quart contains 1 Mesa Peach Gaillardia Plant
Plant Features

Mesa Peach Gaillardia Plants bring oodles of peach daisy flowers with deeper orange centers that display bold color that lasts all season long. Be sure to add some to your indoor arrangements! Plants require little care once established and are quite heat and drought tolerant. Blanket flower attracts butterflies and bees and wild birds. 

Our Gaillardia Plants are grown without harmful pesticides, making them a vibrant and safe addition to your garden. Guaranteed to arrive healthy and ready to thrive!

Planting Instructions:

  • - Best planted in spring or fall for optimal root development
  • - Space plants 12-18 inches apart to allow for full growth and air circulation

Soil Preparation:

  • - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-7.5
  • - Prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soil; tolerates poor soils

Watering Specifics:

  • - Water deeply until established, then allow the soil to dry between waterings
  • - Drought-tolerant once mature; avoid overwatering

Fertilizer Type:

  • - Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring if soil is poor, though Gaillardia typically thrives without additional feeding
  • - Avoid over-fertilizing to prevent leggy growth

Pruning and Training:

  • - Deadhead regularly to encourage continuous blooming
  • - Cut back spent plants in late fall or early spring to maintain a tidy appearance

Additional Pest Management:

  • - Gaillardia is generally pest and disease resistant, though aphids and leafhoppers may occasionally appear
  • - Ensure good air circulation to prevent mildew

Blooming Indicators:

  • - Blooms from early summer through fall, with daisy-like flowers in warm hues of red, yellow, and orange

Temperature Tolerance:

  • - Hardy in USDA zones 3-9, tolerates heat and drought conditions

Companion Plants for Gaillardia:

  • - Rudbeckia: Complements Gaillardia’s warm tones with its bold, yellow blooms
  • - Echinacea: Adds height and vibrant color to the garden, pairing well with Gaillardia’s bright flowers
  • - Achillea: Its long-lasting blooms complement Gaillardia’s vivid colors
  • - Coreopsis: Provides a continuous display of yellow flowers that pair perfectly with Gaillardia
  • - Salvia: Offers vertical spikes of blue or purple to contrast with Gaillardia’s warm shades
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Needs
Sunlight 6+ hours
Soil Moisture Moist to Dry
Soil Properties Well-drained
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Characteristics
Height Category Medium
Mature Spread 16-20 inches
Habit Mounded
Flower Color Orange, Peach, Yellow
Foliage Color Green
Attracts Bees, Butterflies, Wild Birds
Features Cut Flowers
Garden Styles Container Garden, Cottage Garden, Pollinator Garden, Prairie Garden
Critter Resistance Deer, Rabbit
Pet Friendly Yes
Plant Type Hybrid
Tolerates Sandy soil
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