Brighten Your Garden with the "Golden Sunshine" of Flowers
Bring the vibrant energy of summer to your garden with Yellow Queen Gaillardia from Indus Seeds. Also widely known in India as Navranga or Blanket Flower, this variety stands out with its stunning, solid yellow petals and golden-fuzzy centers. Unlike the traditional multi-colored Navranga mixes, the 'Yellow Queen' offers a sophisticated, uniform monochromatic splash of gold that glows in the sunlight.
Perfect for Indian climates, this heat-loving performer thrives where other flowers fade, offering continuous blooms from summer through late autumn.
🌼 Key Features
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Brand: Indus Seeds (Premium Quality)
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Variety: Yellow Queen (Solid Bright Yellow)
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Plant Type: Short-lived Perennial (often grown as an Annual)
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Flower Color: Brilliant lemon-yellow petals with a golden-yellow central disc.
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Plant Height: Medium tall, growing approx. 45 – 60 cm (1.5 – 2 feet).
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Bloom Season: Heavy bloomer; flowers from early summer through late fall (almost year-round in mild Indian climates).
🏆 Why Choose Yellow Queen Gaillardia?
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☀️ Heat & Drought Champion: Specifically bred to withstand the harsh Indian summer sun. Once established, it requires very little water, making it perfect for low-water gardens or busy gardeners.
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🐝 Pollinator Magnet: The open, daisy-like structure acts as a landing pad for bees and butterflies, bringing life and movement to your garden ecosystem.
✂️ Excellent Cut Flower: The sturdy stems and long-lasting blooms make them ideal for vases and floral arrangements (puja flowers or bouquets). -
🛡️ Pest & Deer Resistant: Generally ignored by stray animals and common pests, ensuring your garden stays intact.
🌱 Growing Instructions (Sowing Guide)
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Sowing Time: Best sown in Spring (Feb-March) or Monsoon (June-July) for Indian plains; can be grown year-round in mild climates.
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Soil: Prefers well-draining soil. Sandy or loamy soil is best. Avoid heavy clay that holds too much water.
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Sunlight: Needs Full Sun (6–8 hours daily) for maximum blooms. In shade, plants may become "leggy" and flop over.
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Sowing Depth: Sow seeds shallowly (just press into the soil or cover with a very thin layer of fine earth/vermiculite). They need some light to germinate.
Germination: Expect sprouts in 7–14 days. -
Spacing: Plant seedlings 30–45 cm (12–15 inches) apart to allow for bushy growth and air circulation.
💡 Care Tips for "Navranga"
Pro Tip: To keep your Yellow Queen blooming longer, practice "deadheading". Simply snip off the old, faded flowers. This signals the plant to stop making seeds and start producing more flowers!