Gaillardia x grandiflora Arizona Apricot – Colorful blooms from the first year

Gaillardia x grandiflora Arizona Apricot is a FastraX perennial that flowers in its first year without the need for a cold period (vernalization). This first seed-grown Gaillardia series combines fast flowering, durability, and robustness, making it an ideal choice for both home gardeners and professional growers.

With its long flowering period, well-branched growth, and uniform habit, Arizona Apricot is perfect for pots, combination containers, and landscaping. The apricot-colored flowers are a striking addition to borders and flowerbeds, while also attracting bees and other pollinators, contributing to the ecological value of your garden.

Characteristics of Gaillardia Arizona Apricot

• Flowers: large, warm apricot-colored, uniform and striking

• Flowering period: from the first year, long-lasting flowering until late in the season

• Growth habit: well-branched and uniform, ideal for pots and borders

• Uses: potted plants, combination bowls, flower beds and landscaping planting

• Pollinators: very attractive to bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects

• Seeds: BeGreen-coated seeds, free from chemicals and microplastics

Thanks to the BeGreen coating, the seeds are not only environmentally safe but also easier to sow and germinate faster. The plant thrives in a wide range of climatic conditions, making it suitable for various gardens and landscapes.

Growing instructions

Gaillardia Arizona Apricot is easy to grow from seed and offers a high yield of flowers:

• Sow: directly in pots or in the open ground; suitable for both indoor and outdoor cultivation.

• Location: full sun for optimal flowering and color intensity

• Soil: well-drained; moderately moist

• Maintenance: regularly removing faded flowers encourages new flowering.

The FastraX variety blooms in its first year, offering gardeners quick results and color without any additional preparation. This makes it an excellent choice for quick and long-lasting plantings.

Decorative and functional applications

Gaillardia Arizona Apricot is versatile in garden and landscape design:

• Borders and flowerbeds: striking apricot-coloured flowers create a warm, vibrant look

• Pots and combination trays: suitable for terraces, balconies and patios

• Landscape planting: well-branched and uniform growth makes it ideal for large-scale plantings

• Ecological garden: attracts pollinators and promotes biodiversity

Benefits of Gaillardia Arizona Apricot

• Fast flowering: blooms in the first year without vernalization

• Long flowering period: flowers bloom for a long time and continuously

• Uniform and well-branched plant: ideal for pots, combination bowls and borders

• Pollinator-friendly: attracts bees, butterflies and beneficial insects

• Environmentally friendly seeds: BeGreen coating, free from chemicals and microplastics

• All-America Selections Winner: Recognized for outstanding performance in gardens

Why choose Gaillardia x grandiflora Arizona Apricot?

Gaillardia Arizona Apricot offers color, robustness, and ecological value in a single plant. The apricot-colored flowers on well-branched stems create a vibrant and uniform appearance in pots, borders, and landscapes. Thanks to its long flowering period, early blooming, and environmentally friendly seeds, it's an ideal choice for both professional gardeners and hobbyists who value quality, sustainability, and biodiversity.

Whether you're looking to enhance a border, a group of pots, or a large-scale landscape, this FastraX Gaillardia offers a long period of color and life while also supporting bees and other pollinators. With recognition as an All-America Selections Winner, you're assured of a high-quality, reliable, and decorative result.