Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Mesa Yellow'

Gaillardia × grandiflora 'Mesa Yellow' is a compact, well-branched perennial. It produces bright yellow, daisy-like flowers from early summer into autumn.

Key Features

• Height: up to 60cm
• Spread: up to 50cm
• Position: full sun
• Soil: well-drained
• Flowering: early summer to autumn
• Habit: compact, clump-forming perennial

Why Choose 'Mesa Yellow'?

• Produces strong, well-branched plants with many flowers
• Bright yellow blooms add clear colour to borders and containers
• Early flowering gives a longer display through the season
• Compact size keeps plants neat without staking
• Drought tolerant once established

Wildlife Benefits

• Rich nectar source for bees and butterflies
• Open flower centres allow easy feeding
• Long flowering season supports pollinators over time

Do you want steady pollinator activity across summer? Plant this where it gets full sun and watch insects return daily.

Planting Tips

• Plant in full sun for best performance
• Use well-drained soil to prevent winter losses
• Deadhead to keep flowers coming
• Water during establishment, then reduce as plants mature
• Grow in borders, gravel gardens, or containers

You can combine it with other drought-tolerant perennials for a low-maintenance display. It also works well in pots where space is limited.

Alternative Names

• Blanket Flower 'Mesa Yellow'
• Gaillardia Mesa Yellow

This plant gives you long-lasting colour with minimal care. It suits sunny UK gardens and dry planting areas.