Overview
Gaillardia aristata Pursh 'Fire Wheels' is a bushy, clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Gaillardia, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Gaillardia aristata Pursh 'Fire Wheels' 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 aristata Pursh 'Fire Wheels' is a herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Gaillardia genus, known for its bushy, clump-forming habit and deciduous foliage. This plant thrives in full sun and is suited to south- or west-facing, exposed positions with well-drained loam or sandy soils of varying pH. It is hardy to UK zone H5 and flowers from summer into autumn, producing daisy-like heads typical of the genus. 'Fire Wheels' is suitable for a range of garden settings including city, coastal, cottage, and wildlife gardens, as well as patios and containers.
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 aristata Pursh 'Fire Wheels' 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 aristata Pursh 'Fire Wheels'
- 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 aristata Pursh 'Fire Wheels'?
Gaillardia aristata Pursh 'Fire Wheels' prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Gaillardia aristata Pursh 'Fire Wheels' need?
Gaillardia aristata Pursh 'Fire Wheels' grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Gaillardia aristata Pursh 'Fire Wheels' hardy in the UK?
Gaillardia aristata Pursh 'Fire Wheels' 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 aristata Pursh 'Fire Wheels'?
Division in spring, Root cuttings in winter.
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- Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Bijou'
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