Overview
Gaillardia aristata Spintop Mango ('Dogailspinman') is a bushy, clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Gaillardia, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Gaillardia aristata Spintop Mango ('Dogailspinman') 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 Spintop Mango ('Dogailspinman') is a bushy, clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the genus Gaillardia, known for its long-stemmed, daisy-like flower heads in shades of yellow, orange, and red. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun and is suitable for south- or west-facing, exposed locations with well-drained loam or sandy soils across a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is ideal for various garden settings including city, coastal, cottage, and wildlife gardens, as well as patios and containers. It flowers from summer into autumn and can be propagated by division in spring or root cuttings in winter.
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 Spintop Mango ('Dogailspinman') 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 Spintop Mango ('Dogailspinman')
- 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 Spintop Mango ('Dogailspinman')?
Gaillardia aristata Spintop Mango ('Dogailspinman') prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Gaillardia aristata Spintop Mango ('Dogailspinman') need?
Gaillardia aristata Spintop Mango ('Dogailspinman') 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 Spintop Mango ('Dogailspinman') hardy in the UK?
Gaillardia aristata Spintop Mango ('Dogailspinman') 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 Spintop Mango ('Dogailspinman')?
Division in spring, Root cuttings in winter.
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