Overview
Gaillardia amblyodon is a bushy, clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Gaillardia, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Gaillardia amblyodon grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, coastal, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, wildlife gardens, cut flowers and flower borders and beds.
About
Gaillardia amblyodon, known as blunt-toothed blanketflower or maroon blanketflower, is a herbaceous perennial in the Asteraceae family. This bushy, clump-forming plant features deciduous foliage and produces prominent, long-stemmed daisy-like flower heads. It thrives in full sun and well-drained loam or sandy soils with a range of pH levels. Suitable for exposed, south- or west-facing aspects, it is hardy to UK zone H5 and blooms through summer and autumn. Ideal for a variety of garden settings, including city gardens, coastal areas, and wildlife gardens, it can be propagated by division or root cuttings.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Gaillardia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Gaillardia amblyodon size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy, Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Gaillardia amblyodon
- Propagation
- Division in spring, Root cuttings in winter
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, Snails
- Disease resistance
- Downy mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Gaillardia amblyodon?
Gaillardia amblyodon prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Gaillardia amblyodon need?
Gaillardia amblyodon grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Gaillardia amblyodon hardy in the UK?
Gaillardia amblyodon has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Gaillardia amblyodon?
Division in spring, Root cuttings in winter.
More in the Gaillardia genus
- Gaillardia 'Summer Sun'
- Gaillardia aristata Pursh 'Fire Wheels'
- Gaillardia parryiParry's blanketflower
- Gaillardia pulchella 'Red Plume'
- Gaillardia suavisperfumeballs
- Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Baby Cole'
- Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Bijou'
- Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Bremen'