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GoldDust® Mecardonia hybrid

GoldDust® - Mecardonia hybrid
25 Readers Rated This: (4.2)
  • Hardy Zones
    • 10 - 11
  • Exposure
    • Sun
  • Season
    • Spring
    • Summer
  • Mature Size
    • 2 - 5 Inches

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GoldDust® Mecardonia hybrid
Sun 2 - 5

Features

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Small green leaves are covered with yellow nemesia-like flowers from May through October, excellent heat tolerance

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Heat Tolerant
Deadheading Not Necessary

Characteristics

Duration: 
Annual
Height Category: 
Short
Garden Height: 
2 - 5 Inches
Spacing: 
12 - 16 Inches
Spread: 
16 - 20 Inches
Flower Colors: 
Yellow
Flower Shade: 
Yellow
Foliage Colors: 
Green
Foliage Shade: 
Green
Habit: 
Trailing
Container Role: 
Spiller

Plant Needs

Light Requirement: 
Sun
Maintenance Category: 
Easy
Bloom Time: 
Planting To Frost
Hardiness Zones: 
10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
Water Category: 
Average
Soil Fertility Requirement: 
Average Soil
Uses: 
Container
Uses: 
Landscape
Uses Notes: 

Great in landscapes and containers.

Maintenance Notes: 

Self-cleaning, no deadheading necessary.

GoldDust® Mecardonia hybrid 'USMECA8205' USPP 22,871, Can PBRAF
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  • This is an outstanding plant. I bought two last spring to fill a couple of leftover pots on my deck. They quickly spread to about two feet across and spilled over the sides of the pot, with a height of about five inches. They bloomed like mad all summer and fall. We watered regularly and fertilized once, and now in early October on Canada's west coast they are still covered in blooms. I will definitely buy several more of these next year and use them on our deck and in flower beds too. I wish they were perennial, but maybe will our mild winter they will make it through.

    Outstanding My favorite plant, I recommend to others all the time and explain the reasons why I like it so much.
    Kathy Smith
    Canada
    1 year ago

  • First time buyer in 2016. This is one of the most pleasant surprises. The flowers, while a bit delicate, are a vibrant yellow and it has literally hundreds of flowers blooming as I write this. Given its really low profile it must be used at edge of planter. It spills well and mine is even "climbing" a bit on the Beth's Blue and Tequila Sunrise with which it is grouped.

    Given the spreading habit of this plant I could see it being an excellent candidate for ground cover provided it does well in native soil.

    All I have to do with gold dust is water regularly and fertilize weekly. Needs no special treatment and nary an aphid, Jap Beetle or any pest on it.

    I liked the first one so much I bought another last week.

    One thing I should mention: the garden center from which I bought these takes impeccable care of their plants. Thus my Proven Winners got off to a great start. Some places like Lowe's or Home Depot kind of take the "winner" out of even Proven Winners.

    Outstanding My favorite plant, I recommend to others all the time and explain the reasons why I like it so much.
    Matthew Lamb
    Frederick
    Maryland
    United States
    2 years ago

  • This plant was new to me this spring (2015) but the fact that it doesn't grow tall made it a perfect choice as a front border plant. Three 2" pots spread quickly and have bloomed continously all summer. Another plus to this plant is that there is no need to deadhead. I loved how it has performed and plan to use it for both a front border plant and in my fairy garden next year. It truly is a Proven Winner!!! Please, continue to offer it.

    Outstanding My favorite plant, I recommend to others all the time and explain the reasons why I like it so much.
    Kathy Heuberger
    Highland
    Illinois
    United States
    3 years ago

  • This plant is definitely an outstanding plant. I have purchased it for the last four years and it has "proven" to be a constant hit for guests, family members and of course, myself. It is resilient, a stunning color and was so eager to pick them up early, but was profoundly disappointed when traveling this spring to just about every nursery on the south shore to find it, with NO results. My favorite nursery said it wasn't available this year and I raced to many to get the same answer. Please bring it back!! A gorgeous annual and lasts all summer long and into early fall!

    Outstanding My favorite plant, I recommend to others all the time and explain the reasons why I like it so much.
    Charlene Comeau
    Hanover
    Massachusetts
    United States
    3 years ago

  • Care instructions recommend sun but it it flowering beautifully in partial shade here in St. Petersburg. My plants in late afternoon sun are thirsty and not blooming nearly as nicely. It's a non stop bloomer and a great container spiller.

    Above Average Superior performance, among my favorites, would recommend to others.
    Alyson
    St. Petersburg
    Florida
    United States
    3 years ago

  • Plant bloomed fantastically from end of May until then the end of June. No more blossoms. Waited until July 8, and, then, cut back to see what happened but it definitely went to seed.

    Unsatisfied Did not survive, inferior performance or did not bloom well - won't grow again.
    Ann Mellin
    Westbrook
    Connecticut
    United States
    4 years ago

  • Plant bloomed fantastically from end of May until then the end of June. No more blossoms. Waited until July 8, and, then, cut back to see what happened but it definitely went to seed.

    Unsatisfied Did not survive, inferior performance or did not bloom well - won't grow again.
    Ann Mellin
    Westbrook
    Connecticut
    United States
    4 years ago

  • New to me this year but planted in containers it's quickly become a firm favourite. I'll be planting Gold Dust as a container "spiller"" every spring.

    Outstanding My favorite plant, I recommend to others all the time and explain the reasons why I like it so much.
    Malcolm Beck
    Mission
    Kansas
    United States
    4 years ago

  • Had it in a raised trough garden last year, liked it so much I bought it again this year.

    Outstanding My favorite plant, I recommend to others all the time and explain the reasons why I like it so much.
    Karon Miller
    Grand Forks
    North Dakota
    United States
    4 years ago

  • I planted this last spring (2013) and it lived and bloomed all winter. This spring it is spreading and looking even more beautiful. It seems to be perennial in Florida.

    Outstanding My favorite plant, I recommend to others all the time and explain the reasons why I like it so much.
    Margaret Wagener
    Gainesville
    Florida
    United States
    4 years ago
Award Year Award Plant Trial
2012 Top Performer Mississippi State University - Crystal Springs
2012 Top Perfomer University of Wisconsin
2012 Top Perfomer Texas A & M - East Texas Bedding Plant Trial
2012 Top Performer University of Tennessee - Knoxville
2012 Top 10 Container Plants North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
2012 Best of Breed Ohio State University - Columbus
2012 Leader of the Pack Ohio State University - Columbus
2012 Top 10 North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
2012 Top Performer Ohio State University Extension - Springfield
2012 Top Landscape Performer North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
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