Barbican™ Red Imp. Gaillardia

Barbican Red Improved is a red-flowering Gaillardia aristata selection in Syngenta’s Barbican series. The exact supplier listing identifies the improved product by code 70098554 and gives an upright habit, with flowering from mid-spring through fall. [Syngenta’s product page](https://www.syngentaflowers.com/emea/de/product/flower/70098554) reports a height of 25–30 cm and a width of 14–18 cm; a nursery listing for the same named selection describes summer flowering and a 30–40 cm garden height. ## Site and seasonal display Use the red flowers as a long-season accent in a sunny perennial bed or container. The official listing describes the Barbican series as pollinator friendly. Allow room for the plant’s upright stems and keep airflow around the foliage. ## Growing conditions Choose well-drained garden soil and avoid persistent wetness around the crown. The supplier’s metric dimensions convert to roughly 10–12 inches tall and 5–7 inches wide. Hardiness information varies by regional listing, so check local availability guidance before relying on a zone estimate. ## Maintenance Water while establishing, then water when the upper soil begins to dry. Remove faded flower heads to extend the display and tidy the plant after flowering. Cut back old growth in spring as new shoots appear.