AAS Winners
Gaillardia 'Mesa Yellow' F1
Gaillardia 'Mesa Yellow' F1
Gaillardia 'Mesa Yellow' F1
Gaillardia 'Mesa Yellow' F1
Gaillardia 'Mesa Yellow' F1
Gaillardia 'Mesa Yellow' F1
Gaillardia 'Mesa Yellow' F1
2010 AAS Flower Award Winner
The first F1 gaillardia from seed delivers a more uniform plant with more flowers than other varieties. This vigorous drought, wind and rain resistant plant won’t get loose and floppy. Attractive neatly mounded plants reach 16 to 18 inches tall and spread 20 to 22 inches in full sun. Bright yellow 3-inch daisy like flowers won't fade. First year flowering perennial (to zone 5) blooms in spring 120 days from sowing seed.
| AAS Winner Primary Details | |
|---|---|
| Award: | AAS Flower Award Winner |
| Class: | Gaillardia |
| Variety Name: | 'Mesa Yellow' F1 |
| Genus: | Gaillardia |
| Species: | x grandiflora |
| Year: | 2010 |
| Common Name: | Blanket flower |
| Type: | Flowers |
| Breeder: | PanAmerican Seed Co. |
| Close Market Comparison: | Maxima Aurea' and 'Golden Goblin' |
| Plant Needs | |
|---|---|
| Duration Type: | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone/Hardy to Zone: | Zone 5 |
| Light Needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Dry to Normal |
| Dead Heading Recommended: | YES |
| Staking Required: | NO |
| Plant Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Foliage Color: | Green |
| Plant Habit: | Compact, Upright |
| Plant Height: | Medium: 10" to 24" |
| Garden Spacing: | 12 to 18 inches |
| Bloom Time: | Summer |
| Bloom Color: | Yellow |
| Bloom Color Pattern: | Solid |
| Bloom Size: | 3 inches |
| Fragrance: | None |
| Weather Tolerance: | Drought, Rain, Wind |
| Pollinator Friendly: | Butterflies |
| Home Gardener Use | |
|---|---|
| Container: | YES |
| Medium Height Divider: | YES |
| Cut Flower: | YES |
How to Grow
Germination: maintain soil temperature of 65°-72°F (18°-22°C). Seed requires light for germination. Maintain uniform moisture. Expect germination within 2 to 3 weeks. Seed can be sown directly into 2-3 inch pots. Sow seed indoors or in a greenhouse about 8 to 12 weeks prior to hardening off outdoors. Grow young plants in full sun at 54°-65°F (12°-18°C). Use a rich, humus growing medium. Best garden performance will occur in a full-sun garden with well-drained soil. Plants do not require heavy feeding outdoors.
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