Gaillardia Barbican Yellow Red

Gaillardia ‘Barbican Yellow Red’ is a vibrant, compact blanket flower cultivar known for its fiery yellow and red bicolor blooms. This perennial produces daisy-like flowers with a deep red center that gradually transitions to bright golden yellow at the petal edges. It is a floriferous plant that attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies, making it a valuable addition to any pollinator-friendly garden. The plant has a mounding growth habit with sturdy stems, making it ideal for landscapes and container gardening.

Growing Zones:

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-9

Mature Size:

• Height: 10-14 inches

• Width: 12-18 inches

Growing Conditions:

• Sunlight: Requires full sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight).

• Soil: Prefers well-draining, sandy or loamy soil; tolerates poor soils but does not thrive in heavy clay or overly rich soils.

• Watering: Drought-tolerant once established; water moderately but avoid overwatering.

• pH Preference: Neutral to slightly alkaline (6.0–7.5).

• Fertilization: Minimal feeding required; a light application of balanced fertilizer in early spring can enhance blooming.

Uses in Landscaping:

• Pollinator Gardens: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.

• Rock Gardens: Thrives in dry, well-draining soils.

• Borders & Edging: Ideal for garden edges and low-maintenance borders.

• Containers: Suitable for pots and mixed planters.

• Cut Flowers: Long-lasting blooms for floral arrangements.

Native Range:

Gaillardia species are native to North America, primarily found in the prairies and open woodlands of the central and southwestern United States, extending into northern Mexico. While ‘Barbican Yellow Red’ is a cultivated variety, it retains the resilience and adaptability of its native counterparts.

Maintenance Tips:

• Deadheading spent flowers encourages continuous blooming.

• Cut back in late fall or early spring to promote fresh growth.

• Mulching around the base can help retain moisture and reduce weeds, but avoid excessive mulch to prevent crown rot.

• Divide plants every 2-3 years to maintain vigor.

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 We WILL NOT refund the purchase of or the shipping cost of live plants purchased with the intent to be shipped to states that do not authorize importing live plants or to states with restrictions! Purchases to these states will be held for 30 days for pick-up at our Slidell, Louisiana store and the shipping cost associated with these purchases will be held for the care of the plant while waiting to be picked up. All sales are final. If the plant(s) purchased are not picked up within 30 days from the date of order, these items will be returned to our sales inventory and you WILL NOT be refunded. Thank you for understanding these policies.

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**Important Note:** We do not ship any plants outside the U.S.

State-Specific Restrictions - We ARE NOT responsible for any plant(s) that are not listed in these restrictions. Purchaser bears all responsibility for making sure the plant(s) they desire to purchase are not banned from being imported to the shipping state:

Arizona: Juglans spp.  

California: Castanea spp., Juglans spp., Pinus spp., Quercus spp.  

Colorado: Some counties restrict Prunus spp. Please verify your local county regulations.  

Florida: Castanea spp., Cornus spp., Quercus spp., Cornus mas 

Georgia: Vaccinium spp.

Hawaii: Pinus spp. 

Idaho: Humulus lupulus, Mentha spp., Vitis spp.

Indiana: Fragraria spp., Rosa spp. 

Kansas: Juglans spp.

Michigan: Abies spp., Vaccinium spp.

Montana: Pinus spp.

Nevada: Allium spp.

Mentha spp. 

New Jersey: Rosa spp.  

New York: Vitis spp.  

Oregon: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Quercus spp., Sambucus nigra, Ulmus spp., Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.

Texas: Juglans spp. 

Washington: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.  

Wisconsin: Abies spp., Pinus spp., Picea spp., Mentha spp. 

Additionally, we cannot ship plants in soil medium to the following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, HI, ID, KS, MS, MT, ND, NM, NV, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA.