Growing Mesa Yellow Gaillardia Garden Seeds

Mesa Yellow gaillardia has a wildflower-like hardiness and is most commonly broadcasted directly after the frost but, for earliest blooms, begin seeds 8-10 weeks indoors prior. Gaillardia seeds are known to require 14-35 days to germinate in full lighting but, once established, plants are one of the hardiest wildflowers available. May reseed in optimal growing conditions. Plant 3-4 Mesa Yellow gaillardia seeds ¼ inch deep or broadcast directly in moist, Organically rich, and well-drained soil in full sun. Mesa Yellow performs well in hot, dry, sandy, and poorly tended gardens, but will show signs of root rot, powdery mildew, and yellow asters if soil is not properly drained. Deadheading is not necessary. Gaillardia has no serious susceptibility to pests, but monitor regularly for aphids. Mesa Yellow gaillardia seeds mature in 84-91 days as 16-18 inch tall bushy uprights with an 18-24 inch spread of well-stemmed 3-4 inch daisy-like blooms.

Mesa Yellow gaillardia debuted as a 2010 All-America Selections Flower Winner and 2010 Fleuroselect Bedding Plant Winner for being a "vigorous drought, wind, and rain resistant plant" and "first year flowering. Gaillardia x grandiflora, or more commonly known as Blanket Flower or Gaillardia, is a sun-hardy wildflower perennial native to North America from the Yukons and Quebec down into the American southwest, but has since naturalized throughout many similar climates across the world. The genus Gaillardia pays homage to an 18th century French magistrate and enthusiastic patron of botany.