About Gazania Mitsuwa ‘Trailing Yellow’ (Trailing Yellow Gazania)
This flowering spreader is known as Gazania Mitsuwa ‘Trailing Yellow’. Native to Africa and commonly known as Trailing Yellow Gazania, this variety features large daisy-like yellow flowers with yellow centers. With a long blooming season, repeat flowering occurs from spring through the fall seasons. Its narrow, oblanceolate green leaves spread quickly reaching an average mature landscape size of 6-12″ x 3-4′. Its origin makes this variety highly resistant to extreme weather including, drought resistant, wind and salt spray and even deer deterrent.
Care and planting instructions
PlantTrailing Yellow Gazania in an area that receives full sun exposure using well draining soil. Water regularly after planting to help it quickly become established, then reduce frequency. To encourage new growth, prune back its branches during late winter or early spring.
Landscape design ideas
Gazania yellow fits well with many landscape styles. It can be planted as a groundcover for a cottage style garden or add a large splash of color to a rock style landscape. For those seeking a landscape with minimal maintenance or to maintain color in your garden during California drought season with minimal water usage,, this variety is an optimal choice.
