Mesa Bright Bicolor Blanket Flower
Mesa Bright Bicolor Blanket Flower (Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Mesa Bright Bicolor')
Mesa Bright Bicolor Blanket Flower (Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Mesa Bright Bicolor') is a striking perennial known for its radiant yellow and red two-toned blooms. This compact, long-blooming variety thrives in hot, dry conditions and provides continuous color from early summer until frost.
Distinctive Features
Mesa Bright Bicolor stands out with its bold, bicolor flowers featuring golden yellow edges blending into rich red centers. Its mounding habit and abundant blooms make it a perfect choice for adding warmth to garden borders, containers, and mass plantings.
Growing Conditions
- Sun Exposure: Requires full sun.
- Soil: Well-drained, sandy, or rocky soil.
- Water: Drought-tolerant once established.
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9, adaptable to various climates.
Ideal Uses
- Xeriscaping: Perfect for dry, low-maintenance gardens.
- Pollinator Gardens: Attracts bees and butterflies.
- Mass Plantings: Creates a vibrant display.
- Low-Maintenance Borders: Provides long-lasting color.
- Containers: Ideal for patio and balcony gardens.
Low Maintenance Care
Mesa Bright Bicolor Blanket Flower is an easy-care, heat-loving perennial that thrives with little upkeep.
- Watering: Allow soil to dry between waterings.
- Pruning: Deadhead spent blooms for prolonged flowering.
- Fertilizing: Light feeding in spring promotes growth.
- Deer and Rabbit Resistance: Fuzzy foliage deters browsing animals.
Why Choose Mesa Bright Bicolor?
This resilient, sun-loving perennial brings long-lasting bicolor blooms to any garden setting.
- Radiant Two-Toned Flowers: Bright yellow edges with deep red centers.
- Extended Bloom Time: Flowers continuously from summer to frost.
- Drought-Tolerant: Thrives in hot, dry climates.
- Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies.
For an eye-catching, low-maintenance perennial with vibrant bicolor flowers, Mesa Bright Bicolor Blanket Flower (Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Mesa Bright Bicolor') is an outstanding choice.
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