Gaillardia mesa yellow

Common Name: Blanket Flower 'Mesa Yellow'

Description:
Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Mesa Yellow' is a standout compact perennial celebrated for its vivid, sunshine-yellow daisy-like blooms that brighten gardens from late spring through autumn. As the first F1 hybrid Gaillardia from seed, it offers exceptional uniformity, early flowering, and a robust, upright habit. In Melbourne's climate, 'Mesa Yellow' thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, tolerating drought and heat with ease. Its long-lasting, non-fading flowers are a magnet for pollinators, making it an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly gardens. Low maintenance and resilient, this variety is perfect for borders, containers, and mass plantings, providing continuous colour with minimal care.

Form:

• Shrub - Small

• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

• Ground Cover

Mature Size:

• Height: 40–45 cm

• Width: 50–55 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

• Flowers in Summer

• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Yellow

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Disease Resistant

• Bee Attracting

• Herbaceous

• Perennial

• Drought Tolerant

• Suitable for Coastal Gardens

• Award-Winning Variety

Toxicity:
Not known to be toxic to humans or animals.

Companion Plants:

• Coreopsis

• Salvia

• Lavender

• Sedum

• Echinacea