Gaillardia 'Mesa Yellow'
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Gaillardia 'Mesa Yellow'
- Masses of brilliant sunshine yellow flowers up to 8cm wide
- Flowers from June to August
- A hardy, low maintenance perennial with unrivalled drought and heat tolerance, which keeps its colour all summer long
- Perfect for sunny borders, patio displays or for your cut flower garden
- Rich in nectar and highly attractive to bees and butterflies
- Winner of the Fleuroselect gold medal for garden performance
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Gaillardia 'Mesa Yellow' thrives in 30 cm pots, flowering continuously in warm, sunny conditions up to 30°C.
How big does it get?
Gaillardia 'Mesa Yellow' typically reaches a mature height of 45 cm and a spread of 50 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Gaillardia 'Mesa Yellow' requires full sun to flourish.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Gaillardia 'Mesa Yellow' prefers well-drained, sandy or chalky soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
Water Gaillardia 'Mesa Yellow' regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, providing about 2.5 cm of water weekly during the growing season, and slightly more when temperatures surpass 25°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
No strict pruning is required, but Gaillardia 'Mesa Yellow' generally benefits from deadheading faded flowers to encourage further blooming and cutting back dead foliage in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Gaillardia 'Mesa Yellow' holds an RHS rating of H4, withstanding temperatures down to -10°C, making it hardy through most of the UK but it may require protection in the coldest areas.
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