About
A bushy, herbaceous perennial with lance shaped, mid-green leaves. From early summer to mid-autumn produces flowers in light orange, shading to yellow,on gently curving stems to 70cm high.
About the genus
Gaillardia can be annuals, biennials or perennials, with simple or pinnately lobed leaves and showy, long-stalked, yellow, orange or red, daisy-like flower-heads borne over a long period
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun
PruningDeadhead regularly and cut back after flowering
PropagationPropagate by division in spring or root cuttings in winter
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free but slugs may be troublesome
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to downy mildews