All-America Selections 2011

‘Arizona Apricot’ Gaillardia, the latest in the amazing early-blooming, compact Sun series, is an exquisite pastel blend of apricot and yellow, a never-before-seen color mix for the Gaillardia family. ‘Arizona Apricot’ Gaillardia is a marvel of a plant, its blooms exquisite, its hardiness and adaptability unsurpassed, and its size compact yet free-flowering. We highly, highly recommend it for your sunny border and best containers.

‘Arizona Apricot’ Gaillardia sets 3- to 3-inch blooms with several layers of long, pointed petals. Each petal is apricot from the base to about ⅔ of the way to the tip, which is bright yellow. The petals surround a huge central cone combining amber, gold, and green. The flowers begin appearing in early summer and continue well into autumn. Simply incredible.

‘Arizona Apricot’ Gaillardia is quite compactjust 12 inches high and wide, but with great branching. Given