Gaillardia aristata Burgundy – Deep wine-red flowers for garden and cut flowers

Gaillardia aristata Burgundy is a striking perennial with deep wine-red flowers up to 7 cm across. The intense color and long, robust flower stems make this plant both decorative and functional, ideal for borders, garden plantings, and cut flowers.

Thanks to their long blooming period and attractive color, the flowers are a real eye-catcher in any garden. They are also attractive to pollinators like bees and butterflies, thus contributing to the ecological value of your garden.

Characteristics of Gaillardia Burgundy

• Flowers: deep wine red, large (up to 7 cm) and showy

• Flowering period: summer to autumn; long-lasting flowering on sturdy stems

• Uses: borders, garden beds, rock gardens and cut flowers

• Pollinators: attracts bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects

The long stems make Gaillardia Burgundy particularly suitable for use as a cut flower. The flowers retain their color and firmness well, making them ideal for bouquets and flower arrangements.

Growing instructions

Gaillardia Burgundy is easy to grow and thrives in the right conditions:

• Location: full sun for optimal flowering and color intensity

• Soil: well-drained; avoid wet, heavy clay soil

• Water: Water moderately; once established the plant is drought tolerant

• Maintenance: regularly removing faded flowers encourages new flowering.

With this simple care, Gaillardia Burgundy will develop into a strong, healthy plant with long stems and long-lasting flowering periods.

Decorative and functional applications

Gaillardia Burgundy offers multiple possibilities for both decorative and functional use:

• Borders and edges: deep wine-red flowers add an elegant accent

• Rock gardens: drought tolerant and suitable for well-drained, sunny locations

• Cut flowers: flowers on long stems are ideal for bouquets and flower arrangements

• Ecological garden: attracts pollinators and promotes biodiversity

Benefits of Gaillardia Burgundy

• Long lasting flowering: summer to autumn, suitable for a long lasting display

• Deep wine-red flowers: an intense colour accent for borders and flower arrangements

• Low maintenance: drought tolerant and easy to care for

• Sturdy stems for cut flowers: ideal for bouquets and flower arrangements

• Pollinator-friendly: attracts bees, butterflies and beneficial insects

Why choose Gaillardia aristata Burgundy?

Gaillardia Burgundy combines intense color, long-lasting blooms, and ecological value. Its deep wine-red flowers create an elegant and striking appearance in any garden or border. Thanks to its long stems and robustness, the plant is also ideal for cut flowers and flower arrangements, while its attractiveness to pollinators contributes to a healthy garden.

Whether you're looking to enhance a border, rock garden, or bouquet, this perennial border plant offers a long period of color and life. Thanks to its easy care, drought tolerance, and versatility, Gaillardia Burgundy is an excellent choice for both professional gardeners and hobbyists who value quality, long-lasting blooms, and ecological benefits.